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Leaking cistern inlet tap connector

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zulasmum

Hi

I've just replaced the ball float valve in my side entry toilet cistern but when I've reconnected it there is a leak where the tap connector meets the plastic thread. I'm not sure why. Could it be just that the connector isn't quite straight to the plastic thread of the float valve or does it need a rubber washer inside? I have been careful not to tighten it too much so as to strip the thread? I presume that the actual tap connector can't be damaged?

Thanks for any advice
 
Have you inserted the fiber washer? And or is it split? Also check you have not crossed the thread on the ball valve.
 
i second the fibre washer. you can see if the connector is crossed it wont be on straight.
 
Try fitting a Speedfit hand tight tap connector. Childs play to fit and water tight when screwed up hand tight with no tools required. Cost about £2 from Screw Fix etc.
 
Good call system, although I have a Speedfit tap connector in the van for this exact reason, I found the old grey Hep version even better as it had a coned washer and allowed the pipe to be a bit more angled.

Yes you must use a new fibre washer, they don't come with the new fill valves though.
 
Thanks, will get a fibre washer tomorrow and see if that sorts it. If not may try the Speedfit - but is it tricky to remove the existing tap connector and fit the Speedfit?
 
I'd just try the fibre washer, as long as the pipe meets up nicley it seals everytime. If you use the Speedfit you'll need to buy a pipeslice as you cant use a hacksaw with pushfit.
 

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