HOW TO STOP MY SST FROM LEAKING?
1569575
If its older than 3 years, you need to simply replace it. If newer, call the support line at Insinkerator and see if they will send you out a new tank! I have read that the leak, if it is from the tank, is due to a return hose that gets brittle and breaks. If you are handy, you can search the web for an article about replacing it. I am not very handy and screwed up my tank doing it so had to replace the entire tank.
1569576
I have an SST tank that is leaking and needs to be replaced. Can I replace it with a HWT-F1000S Hot Water Tank and Filtration System and continue to use the same faucet that came with the SST?
1569577
Replace the entire unit; at least, that's what the folks at InSinkErator told me. The unit I had did not feature a replaceable connection at the top which is where it leaked.....
1569578
Easy, throw the pile of junk in the garbage, it caused a good thousand dollars of water damage underneath my sink from leaking.
1569579
I couldn't. I had to replace it. My original one lasted over 6 years. My plumber said that that's about the lifespan of these units.
1569580
The InSinkErator has a warranty including labor and replacement. Call customer service. I had a replacement on hand and had it installed by a plumber. The replacement works w/o leaking.
706117
Mine doesn't leak, maybe put some pipe tape around the threads see if that works
1859513
Place a zip tie around the hose and the connector and tighten it down to stop the leaks. Be sure the hose is all the way on before using the zip tie.
706118
if it is leaking around joints, unscrew the parts and put plumbers tape around the groove part. Then reconnect to see if this stops the leak.ooves.
1192567
maybe it has different threads? or is it leaking?if it's just leaking use Teflon tape. if it's the threads, home depot might have thread adapters.
2120383
I would suggest you buy a roll of Teflon Tape from a hardware store. Remove the hand held shower head, dry off the pipe the shower head attaches to, making sure the threads are dry. Wrap the teflon tape (in a clockwise direction). Apply a little tension as you wrap the tape, and wrap it around the threads five or six times. Be sure to stop wrapping one thread before the end of the pipe. (There are how-to's on YouTube). Once you're done, twist on the shower head. It should take care of the leaking issue.
1945957
There is a rubber type gasket that runs around the outside to stop leaking. You can remove it.
1505958
I sealed an 8 foot seam on my 5th wheel camper that leaked like a sieve. That wad more than a year ago and it still does not leak. Clean the old roof per the instructions and seal it with EternaBond.
588983
I just got one and it leaked out the hole in the back. I found the problem to be the way the tank was molded. The ribs in the tank shrink more during the molding process, so the area where the round rubber seal hits the tank isn't flat, hence the leak. I bought some epoxy for plastic and put it in the grooves where the seal hits. That seems to have stopped the leak even with a full tank of water. The epoxy cost about $6 at hardware. After the epoxy started to harden, I scraped off excess and the sanded with fine sandpaper to make smooth. It took 1/2 hr to do but worth the effort. I hope this helps someone that is frustrated with the unit.
1330951
I use brake cleaner in mine, there is slight leakage for me, try a different nozzle.
670318
Make sure the threads are not rusted...this could lead to a dangerous leak!
879369
I used mighty putty to bond plastic to plastic and plastic to metal to stop the leak that the plumber left for me. It is still holding and no longer leaking. I never used it on fabric or silicone
1901419
Possibly get liquid in the sealing compartment. Be sure it is completely clean and dry
889855
put tape on the fitting and only tighten it till it is facing up.... you don't have top tighten it up so much it will seal
183470
Yes. Turn off water, let area dry, roughen area with sandpaper or steel wool, then press the Water Weld into the area of the leak.
464000
I just put a couple of wraps of Teflon tape on the threads and it never leaked a drop. Just be sure to stay back two threads from the beginning so none of tape gets into the brake line system.
1701852
So far ours is not leaking. That said it was only installed 2 months ago. Thanks for the heads up about this potential issue. I'll keep an eye on it and update my review if it becomes a problem.