About Faucet Gaskets and O-Rings
Note: Almost all of our gaskets and o-rings are for kitchen faucets and bathroom faucet applications, but we do offer gaskets and o-rings for toilet applications. Find out for yourself why this is the best place for replacement faucet parts.
When working with piping or machinery, there is one thing you need to avoid above all else: a leak. No matter what type of installation—whether it’s your sink, toilet, or whatever—having a leak is something that you cannot tolerate; fortunately, this is where faucet gaskets and O-rings come in. Providing mechanical seals that fill the space between mating surfaces, gaskets, and O-rings is the perfect solution to ensure that even imperfect mating surfaces do not leak, which is precisely why we offer a wide variety.
At PlumbersStock, we offer the best in discount faucet gasket replacement parts and faucet o-rings to aid your plumbing endeavors, helping you avoid one of the major causes of inefficient piping and machinery. We carry gaskets and O-rings by Delta, Brizo, Moen, and many more reputable manufacturers.
How to Choose Your Faucet Gasket
Unless you are experienced or a professional, we strongly recommend contacting your local professional before choosing a product from our store. Here are the basics to help you out if you are not swayed. Keep these in mind when purchasing your gasket:
- Types of fluids: What fluid will your gasket be subject to during use? The answer often determines which type of gasket you choose. Determine this, then find the type of gasket that fits that media, but don’t buy it yet! This is only the beginning.
- Temperature Maximum: Once you determine which fluid the piping will transport, it’s essential to understand that gaskets are also graded by temperature. All of the gaskets here are for kitchen and bathroom applications, so water is the fluid, and faucet gaskets need to be purchased with temperature in mind. So, determine the maximum temperature of the liquid the piping will transport, then narrow your selection of gaskets based on that figure.
- Where it will be Used/Application: Determining how the gasket will be used, the type/size/number/grade of bolts used, as well as the type of flange, is an important consideration when choosing your gasket. Unfortunately, for beginners, this may be the most challenging part of the process. Consult your local professional, or call if you have difficulty with this step.
- Pressure: Finally, you must know the pressure of the fluid that will be running through the gasket joint. Every style has a different maximum pressure, and if you do not use a gasket designed to withstand the pressure you will be using, you will run into problems.
Don’t forget, you cannot leave out any of these steps! Each and every one of them is important when choosing your gasket, so make your selection based on the sum of all these steps.
Information about Faucet O-Rings
O-ring kits are easier to install and slightly easier to choose, but still require some thought when buying. So, keep these facets in mind when picking one:
- Size: How big is the application you will be using your O-ring on? Make sure that size and the O-ring size is compatible.
- Fluid Compatibility: O-rings are made from materials compatible with specific liquids. Make sure the O-ring you pick is compatible with the liquid running through your pipe.
- Durability: Do you have an application that will put significant stress—whether by heat, abrasion, etc.—on the O-ring itself? If so, make sure you pick a material that is durable enough to last as long as possible.
Remember that faucet O-rings are very similar to gaskets in usage and compatibility, so treat the selection of your O-ring with as much care as you do your gasket.
Buy Kitchen Faucet Gaskets and Faucet O-Rings
If you are looking for the right faucet O-ring or gasket for your application, keep PlumbersStock in mind. You’ll find the best products and the widest variety anywhere online, along with the lowest prices!
