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Old 10-24-2009, 08:52 PM   #1
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Default New Dishwasher Water Line Leaking HELP!

I'm trying to install a new dishwasher today but the water line is leaking where it meets the 90 degree elbow adapter. I originaly didn't have the elbow adapter but I did have a the old water line. I went to sears today and bought the whole kit which includes the line and adapter. With the old water line it leaks. All the instructions I have read say don't over tighten. I've tightened it as far as it will go with a wrench and I litteraly can not tighten it any further. So I tried the new water line that came with the kit and I have the same exact problem. What am I doing wrong? Please help.

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Old 10-26-2009, 08:44 AM   #2
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Assuming you have the compression washer in place the only thing I can suggest is to put a little lubricant on the threads, line and compression washer. Lithium grease works best, pipe dope or Teflon is good and Vaseline or even vegetable oil will work in a pinch.

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