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Inspect Faucet and Replace O-Ring

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What happens here

Begin by assessing the existing faucet. The video shows the internal mechanism of the faucet, indicating that the 'seat' (internal valve sealing surface) appears to be in good condition. The first point of repair involves removing the old O-ring from the faucet's stem. The video highlights that this particular O-ring is a specific 'number seven' size, and recommends using a faucet repair O-ring kit for replacement parts.

Goal: Identify and replace the faulty O-ring on the faucet stem.

Tools and materials

  • Faucet Repair O-Ring Kit Ace — Providing the correct size and type of O-ring for replacement
  • Old Faucet Stem — The part being repaired; it holds the O-ring and washer

What they say

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Hopefully that seats in good shape. Right out of the store, I grabbed a faucet repair o-ring kit because this o-ring's pretty specific. It takes a number seven o-ring. Put the new one on. We grab our assorted flat washer and bib screw set. Yeah, that looks good. Put the double zeros on the bottom. Little silicone grease. This did not have a nut on it. I found something that's gonna work great for us.

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