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Lubricate O-rings with Silicone Grease

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What happens here

Once the spout is removed, identify the O-rings around the inner shaft. Apply a liberal amount of silicone grease (plumber's grease) around the O-rings and any other moving metal-on-plastic parts within the spout assembly. This lubrication will allow the spout to turn freely and help maintain the integrity of the O-rings, preventing future leaks.

Goal: Apply a generous amount of silicone grease to the O-rings and other moving parts within the faucet spout to ensure smooth operation and a proper seal.

Tools and materials

  • Silicone Grease (Plumber's Grease)

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on this has got some O-rings on it we're gonna put a bunch of silicone grease around all this we'll get this to where this all moves again we'll tighten this down super tight and see what we got a good little amount here we want this to spin as freely as possible and it'll just keep those O-rings lasting good nice now we've got slipping and sliding going on this is way easier than it was

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