Crack In Washbasin

[kloofnek]

I have a vanity unit in the bathroom with an acrylic washbasin.a couple of little cracks have appeared around the back of the plughole ,could I use a silicone sealant on the underside to stop the water leaking underneath.Thay are very tiny cracks and only a few drops drip...would the sealant stop this ...as a temporary measure...just for now.

Also I have seen someone say they were glad they put "isolators on the taps"...what is this???

[EDDIE51]

Sealant would probably work as a temporary measure , no harm in trying.

[kloofnek]

That`s what I thought..

[tonyav]

Yes klooknek silicone will stop it leaking.
Isolators on the taps.
A valve where you can turn on and off the water just to a individual tap, very simple to fit. You fit it into the water pipe that leads to the tap that you may want to do some work on, this allows you not have to turn off your main water supply ( the valve under the kitchen sink usually ) and you keep your water supply to all your other taps and toilets.

[kloofnek]

So that`s what it is.
I lived in Spain for twenty years...they have them on all the taps..it is really a good idea ,much more convenient.

[tonyav]

Yes it is kloofnek.

[kloofnek]

Can I get the sealant in small size?

[tonyav]

Yes you can kloofnek, you can get a size that you squeeze with your hand rather than having to use a gun.

[mallyh]

if the crack was the result of something falling in sink couldn't you claim on insurance

[kloofnek]

tonyav...that is just what I want...best place to find??

[tonyav]

Most DIY shops B&Q etc also Wilko's.

[kloofnek]

It is just by the plughole,I think maybe the screw was tightened too much ..the one in the middle.
That particular washbasin is not expensive ...not bother with the insurance...would put my premium up next year...not worth it.

[kloofnek]

Thank you,will try Wilkos first..