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Galley sink is detaching from countertop

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Jim
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We noticed when we had her parked once we arrived home that the sink had detached from one side of the countertop. It looks like it is hanging down on one end.

We haven't used silicone on it (topside) as I keep it pretty clean. We have had problems with the galley tank falling and plumbing having to be fixed - and wonder if this is the cause of the sink now 'sinking'. How would you go about repairing it? What type of glue would you use and how would you apply it?

 
Posted : November 26, 2017 8:52 PM
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Have you looked at the bottom side of the sink? I believe there are clamps that hold the sink up against the bottom of the counter.

 
Posted : November 26, 2017 9:06 PM
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Thanks Michelle & Ann,
Checked and from what I can see so far, it looks like they have swiveled out of place. Almost have to be a contortionist to get to the back clip.

 
Posted : November 26, 2017 9:57 PM
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Posted : November 26, 2017 11:12 PM
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We had ours dip in the center, our dealer fixed it, I didn't realize it had clips but the silicone he installed did a good job (and he did it "gratis"!).

I suspect that traveling with the covers in-place puts extra weight on the sink and eventually causes the detachment, we now store the covers when we travel.

 
Posted : November 27, 2017 10:19 AM
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Posted : November 27, 2017 8:21 PM
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Silicone is a good dealer, but not a very good adhesive. I'd check what plumbers use to glue it back & the caulking to seal the edges.

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Posted : November 27, 2017 10:07 PM
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