Leaking new stopcock tap

[Randompunk]

To me it looks like the previous olive was quite a long way further up the pipe. Yet you say the pipe is fully home in the fitting? You definitely have 1/2" of pipe under the olive then? Don't try to solder wet pipe or if water is dripping down it - it won't work (although I did it with success today) but not a problem if using compression (or pushfit copper).

It felt as though it was home as it wouldn't push any further in to the joint. I did give it a good wipe when I took old one off but I can see what you mean. When I strip it I will see if it can go further in to the joint.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Ric2013]

If so, you may now need a new olive. Good news is they're cheap.

 

[Randompunk]

If so, you may now need a new olive. Good news is they're cheap.

Music to my ears. Thanks for the tip.