TikTok dad comes to the rescue with a super simple hack on how to fix a slow leak underneath the sink in just 50 seconds.
The scoop
DadAdviceFromBo (@dadadvicefrombo) demonstrates how to replace a water supply valve.
@dadadvicefrombo How to fix a leaking sink, this time your water supply line. A few tips: - The supply line has it's own on/off, I forgot to turn that lever which is why water ran out. No problem, quick turn - You'll see the gold ring on my finger is supposed to replace the rusted looking gold ring under the sink. Mine would not come off so I left the old one on there and it worked great - This is EASY, the hard part is just access. That's why you see me with a link of different wrenches here, I just couldn't get the leverage with my hands to tighten it. If anything, the hardest part is just the angles Love, Dad
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First and foremost, shut off the main water supply line before you begin. Prepare the new valve. The compression nut and the compression valve screw into the new valve, creating a waterproof seal.
Once that's ready to go, place a bowl beneath the pipes for leaks and unscrew the water supply line from the valve that isn't working before removing it entirely. Then replace it with the new one and tighten everything up.
For quality assurance, turn the water back on and try the faucet. Keep the bowl under the pipes, or Bo recommends using a dry paper towel to find drips and tighten accordingly.
"This is EASY … the hardest part is just the angles," Bo wrote in the caption.
How it's helping
A small drip might not seem like a big deal, but every little bit adds up. According to Rainbow Restoration, the average North American household wastes around 10,000 gallons of water from leaks every year.
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What people are saying
Bo's valve replacement how-to was appreciated by many.
"You're honestly a lifesaver," one TikToker applauded.
"You explain things so simply," wrote another.
"Awesome as usual," raved a third.
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