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Install New Washer and Lubricate

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What happens here

After replacing the O-ring, select the appropriate flat washer and bib screw from an assorted set. The video specifies using "double zeros" for the bottom washer, suggesting a common size for faucet seats. Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the new O-ring and washer before reinserting them onto the faucet stem. This lubrication helps with a better seal and easier operation.

Goal: Install new flat washer and bib screw, then lubricate with silicone grease.

Tools and materials

  • Old Faucet Stem — The part being repaired; it holds the O-ring and washer
  • Silicone Grease — Lubricating O-rings and washers to ensure a good seal and smooth operation

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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. It's a toilet bolt nut right there. There's a little bit of a leak right around this.

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