Leaky bathtub faucet

[mycdnprince]

Replaced the cartridge and seat for the faucet in my bathtub and I still have a leak. Why is that?

 

[Twowaxhack]

It’s leaking water because it’s not water tight.

 

[mycdnprince]

It’s leaking water because it’s not water tight.

I put thread sealant on both the seat and cartridge but it still leaks.

 

[havasu]

The only way for anyone here is to take pictures of the faucet, the old cartridge, and the new cartridge. We could confirm they are the exact replacements. Where is it leaking from? Did you omit a much needed o ring? Did you use the wrong type of sealant? I am sure you are frustrated but this is no different that going to an automotive forum and saying "my car doesn't work, why?"

We're here to help you, but we need to know what you got exactly.

 

[mycdnprince]

The only way for anyone here is to take pictures of the faucet, the old cartridge, and the new cartridge. We could confirm they are the exact replacements. Where is it leaking from? Did you omit a much needed o ring? Did you use the wrong type of sealant? I am sure you are frustrated but this is no different that going to an automotive forum and saying "my car doesn't work, why?"

We're here to help you, but we need to know what you got exactly.

Problem solved. I applied teflon tape and that did the trick.