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Just replaced o rings in kitchen faucet but where do I put the silicone grease? Thanks

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You put the silicone grease on ever rubber part, the o rings washers and stops

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I assume you're talking about the spout O-rings, if so the spout rides only on these two O-rings so lubrication is imperative. Lube the new O-rings after you have installed them otherwise they are much more difficult to work with. I also lube inside part of the spout that rides on the O-rings. But here's my pro tip! Always remember when lubing anything to do with plumbing that 1. Use nothing but good food industry approved silicone grease. No "heat proof" grease and definitely no Vaseline! 2. Make sure that all parts that you want to grease are dry, as waterproof grease will not stick parts that are already wet.

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