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nokeneck

Pro Tip: before installing the new hose prepare a dilute Clorox solution

and run it through the hose to eliminate possible bacteria. I replaced a hose and about a week later noticed that the water coming out of the sprayer reeked. Did a google search and found out that I wasn’t the only one that had the problem. So I got to install the hose twice. You would think running hot water through the hose would solve the smell problem but it didn’t.
Posted: 04/19/2025 at 01:46 PM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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Good news and bad news: kitchen faucet is leaking
EDGEMAN • 04/19/25 11:34 AM ET
Pro Tip: before installing the new hose prepare a dilute Clorox solution ◄
nokeneck • 04/19/25 01:46 PM ET
Thanks! I'll do that.
EDGEMAN • 04/19/25 01:56 PM ET
And the good news?**
HwoodHokie • 04/19/25 01:30 PM ET
Simple repair, and not that expensive.**
EDGEMAN • 04/19/25 01:51 PM ET
Under normal conditions the recommendation usually
PhotoHokieNC • 04/19/25 12:38 PM ET
That's close. Replaced the faucet and sold the house:)**
AZHokie59 • 04/19/25 02:04 PM ET
I checked under the counter, and thankfully the leak has been contained...
EDGEMAN • 04/19/25 12:39 PM ET
Why is your sink under the counter? In inspector school we were taught
PhotoHokieNC • 04/19/25 01:34 PM ET
Comet Plumbing calling your name. I was just down there 2 weeks ago. **
Stork • 04/19/25 11:57 AM ET
10 minute job on Youtube always turns out to a 1/2 day jobe with 3 trips to
UTPr0sim • 04/19/25 11:42 AM ET
Not this time. It either works (without leaking) or it doesn't
EDGEMAN • 04/19/25 12:16 PM ET