handymam
11-20-2005, 03:33 PM
I recently removed my Rayne reverse osmosis faucet (along with the garbage disposer and "P" trap) from my kitchen sink because the RO Faucet was leaking, but only when used. It seemed to be leaking from its housing located above the sink, althought there was visable water under the sink in the cabinet below. I thought perhaps I needed to replace a washer, gasket or an O-ring.
Upon inspection, before removing the faucet, I only recall seeing one blue tube (water supply line) inserted through the base of the faucet. No other tubes were connected to the two other barbs under the sink. I've since learned that this faucet has an "air gap".
Obviously, I'm NOT a plumber, but after re-installing the faucet, and further testing, I noticed that the larger of the two off-centered barbs leaks water under the sink, along with the faucet's housing above the sink every time the faucet is used.
For the time being, I reconnected the faucet, garbage disposal, and "P" trap. I attached a small 1/4 inch tube to the larger of the two off-centered barbs directing the water from it into a small bucket. The leak from the housing, above the sink, doesn't flow beneath the gasket at this time.
Was there something missing from the barbs that I may have somehow overlooked? Is the "air gap" trapped with a foreign object perhaps causing the leaks? Do I need to replace the entire faucet? In short, I need some expert advise. I've searched online but can't find specific answers to my situation. Any help or advise would be very appriciated!
thanks,
Handymam (Cindy) :confused:
Upon inspection, before removing the faucet, I only recall seeing one blue tube (water supply line) inserted through the base of the faucet. No other tubes were connected to the two other barbs under the sink. I've since learned that this faucet has an "air gap".
Obviously, I'm NOT a plumber, but after re-installing the faucet, and further testing, I noticed that the larger of the two off-centered barbs leaks water under the sink, along with the faucet's housing above the sink every time the faucet is used.
For the time being, I reconnected the faucet, garbage disposal, and "P" trap. I attached a small 1/4 inch tube to the larger of the two off-centered barbs directing the water from it into a small bucket. The leak from the housing, above the sink, doesn't flow beneath the gasket at this time.
Was there something missing from the barbs that I may have somehow overlooked? Is the "air gap" trapped with a foreign object perhaps causing the leaks? Do I need to replace the entire faucet? In short, I need some expert advise. I've searched online but can't find specific answers to my situation. Any help or advise would be very appriciated!
thanks,
Handymam (Cindy) :confused: