Basin waste blues With a leak

[jaydebruyne]

why is it that 90% of basin wastes leak if you use the washers they supply. Fitted 3 of the same wastes today in 3 different basins and all leaked.

You’d think manufacturers would test their crap products!!!

 

[Best]

What sort of wastes?
Did you use any sealant?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Don't use the washers

Use sausages

 

[Welder]

Don't use the washers

Use sausages

of PlumbersMait he meant (I hope)...

 

[Scott_D]

Ptfe the thread where nut sits
Bin rubber on basin side and use silicon
Bead of silicon between bottom of basin and rubber

You should have to but they leak otherwise

 

[SimonG]

I silicone all my wastes, shouldn't have to but saves doing it twice.

 

[Scott_D]

Every now and then you get a decent rubber, flat one side and domed into the basin hole

 

[SimonG]

Every now and then you get a decent rubber, flat one side and domed into the basin hole

Some times it's not the rubbers, some of the sanitary ware is absolute tat. Uneven, bits missing etc.

 

[Scott_D]

Some times it's not the rubbers, some of the sanitary ware is absolute tat. Uneven, bits missing etc.

Just been asked to fit a Victorian plumbing suit and shower

 

[Chalked]

I silicone all my wastes, shouldn't have to but saves doing it twice.

I’m with you Simon.
Silicone for me. Cleaned off with wonder wipes. I know there a pain to replace, but all I want is leak free

 

[Harvest Fields]

Don't use the washers

Use sausages

Walls ?

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m with you Simon.
Silicone for me. Cleaned off with wonder wipes. I know there a pain to replace, but all I want is leak free

Changed 2 pop ups today. Went in absolutely sweet for a change.

 

[WaterTight]

I have never tried to get a seal with just the supplied washers. That way madness lies

 

[Jim Goodenough]

I silicone all my wastes, shouldn't have to but saves doing it twice.

So do I, both sides - just make sure you don't block the overflow hole if it's a slotted one.

I’m with you Simon.
Silicone for me. Cleaned off with wonder wipes. I know there a pain to replace, but all I want is leak free

Exactly, nothing worse than a leaking basin waste behind a pedestal!! . Spend the extra time and do it right the FIRST time .

 

[jaydebruyne]

I normally bin the top washer and silicone the waste to the top of the basin, and depending on the rubber underneath I silicone the top of the rubber and seal it to the basin then the nut. But all 3 wastes leaked. Swapped the wastes today and not 1 leak.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I normally bin the top washer and silicone the waste to the top of the basin, and depending on the rubber underneath I silicone the top of the rubber and seal it to the basin then the nut. But all 3 wastes leaked. Swapped the wastes today and not 1 leak.

What makes?

 

[jaydebruyne]

What makes?

The original ones came with the basin taps, the replacements I bought from Screwfix, no particular brand

 

[Harvest Fields]

The original ones came with the basin taps, the replacements I bought from Screwfix, no particular brand

What brand where the taps?

 

[jaydebruyne]

What brand where the taps?

No idea custard bought them and were white boxed, no branding

 

[Harvest Fields]

No idea custard bought them and were white boxed, no branding

The iflo and Bristan sets are normally very good. In my opinion.