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Happy Thanks Giving from our house to yours!
Sitting at the Thanks Giving table, I was thankful to have my family and close friends gathered together. I hope you too, were able to spend good quality time with your loved ones. I also, want to thank you for allowing me to be your home inspector. I am truly grateful and lucky to be able to do the work I love (Home Inspections). Please keep me in your contacts for your next property purchase or for friends and family who may need an inspector. 
Easy fix for small plumbing leaks
 
Sometimes when it rains it pours. In my case it was raining above and below the kitchen sink (one drip at a time). The reverse osmosis "RO" system (water filtration system for drinking water) under my kitchen sink began leaking at a compression fitting after replacing the filters. At the same time, a leak developed from the kitchen faucet cartridge. The good news was expensive replacement parts were not necessary. I repaired the leaks with silicone grease made by Danco. Silicone grease can be used to lubricate the O-rings in the cartridge and the compression fittings for the RO system. Silicone grease can be purchased at your local hardware store for under five dollars.

The silicone grease works well because it does not damage the rubber O-rings. It does not dissolve in water and is stable in high heat (which means it maintains its viscosity). The grease will not help if the O-ring is missing or cut. 

I disassembled the cartridge to lubricate the O-rings. A  Q-Tip was helpful to lubricate the O-ring on the compression fitting for the RO system. Then, I reassembled the faucet and the RO system compression fitting and enjoyed leak free systems! 

P.S. This product can also be used on the threads of exterior hose bibbs to make connecting and disconnecting hoses easier.

Links to the Danco silicone grease: 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536
Learn more about Hank Darnell: Home Inspector
Hank Darnell Home Inspections, LLC is here to serve your home inspection needs. I am an InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector, licensed Kansas Radon, licensed Termite Inspector, and have a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing/Management from Baker University. I have over 20 years of experience in construction including plumbing, electrical, framing, foundations and roofing. My background in business, marketing, management, construction and home inspections gives me the unique perspective and skill sets to not only understand how important being thoroughly informed about a real estate purchase is, but the ability to provide this information in a concise easy to understand way.  Reports include 50 to 100 color photographs and are provided within 24-hours of inspection. Flexible schedule with weekend appointments available. 


Thank you for your business,

Hank Darnell
 
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