slight leak from bath tap tail connector

[defender1007]

Hi,
Noticed slight black water stain on edge of ceiling and top of wallpaper in lounge. Identified this as directly beneath bath on upper floor Removed bath panel and could see slight leak from hot tap pipe where it connects to tap tail.(furthest away and hardest to get to). I am thinking it is the fibre washer. I intend to investigate/replace the washer but wondered if I should use any sealant or PTFE tape around the fibre washer to ensure a completely water tight connection. Any thoughts?

 

[lame plumber]

new washer and a lick of paste

 

[village idiot]

Stick the new washer in your mouth while you unscrew the tap. That way it is moist and 'swollen up' before being used

 

[PETE 123]

Also make sure you dont swallow it

 

[kris]

Just remember to try get all the old washer out so no uneven surfaces when the new one goes in,

 

[defender1007]

Just remember to try get all the old washer out so no uneven surfaces when the new one goes in,

Thanks for advice. Had another visual at tap connection prior to starting the job today and noticed that the pipework is 15mm brown plastic and joints and tap connector are brown pushfit to pipe and metal connector to tap tail. After looking on the web it seems that these joints are "Acorn" and are early Hep20?? Looking at new Hep20 joints tap connectors have a rubber seal washer. I am going to have to undo the tap connector and see what I have (felt washer or Rubber) and get replacement. Has anyone worked with this Acorn gear and any problems. Incidently pipe feeding from floor to brown pipe connector is 15mm black pipe connected with an old Hep20 grey pushfit conector. Seems a real mismatch of pipes and joints!! The house is only 22 years old!!!

 

[village idiot]

Thanks for advice.
Incidently pipe feeding from floor to brown pipe connector is 15mm black pipe connected with an old Hep20 grey pushfit conector. Seems a real mismatch of pipes and joints!! The house is only 22 years old!!!

Builder with surplus pie work from different jobs and not willing to bin so just mismatch and use the lot. No wastage