What Adapter For

Leaks and fixes

Find the cause of a leak or a running toilet, most likely cause first.

Hose leaking at the spigotUsually the rubber washer. How to check and replace it. Outdoor faucet leakingLeaks at the handle, drips when off, or leaks inside the wall after a freeze. Supply line leaking at the nutFaucet or toilet supply line leaking at the valve or the fixture. Threaded fitting leakingTape the wrong way, too little, or on the wrong kind of thread. Drip fitting leaking or popping offWrong fitting for the tubing's size, or too much pressure. Toilet keeps runningFlapper, chain, or water level: check them in that order.

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General guidance from manufacturer and standards data. Parts vary by brand, so check the size printed on the package against what you measured. For gas lines or anything inside a wall, use a licensed plumber.