Leaky compression

[rocketmanbkk]

Got called to a dripping compression, hard to get to as under sink in corner.

Anyway, tried to tighten but kept leaking, drip then weep.

Thought why?? Undid the nut & it was all wobbly like the pipe was hanging off. Then had a eureka moment, it was a tap connector!!!! I bunged a fibre washer in & loctite on thread & tightened it up. Hey presto all ok.

Here's a pic, yes I snipped the loctite thread hanging.

 

[Leo21]

Imsuprised that held! It looks like you've got it on the thread.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I wrapped it around the thread as per it should be. Lovely & dry.

 

[Leo21]

It should be on the shoulder where the washer sits mate, bit if it holds, it holds.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

You've lost me? What should be in the shoulder? I'm confused, it doesn't take much.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You've lost me? What should be in the shoulder? I'm confused, it doesn't take much.

he means instead of a fiber washer, tbh a good fiber and it shouldn't leak, no need for ptfe

 

[Best]

Wonder would a male 1/2"x 15mm bend have worked to replace that elbow?
If the tap fitting fitted inside the male threads, then it would have been perfect when the new washer hits against it

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I needed to make sure of this one as it was late. I wrapped loctite front to back. I just needed it done!

But I agree with you.

Although I thought it a funny place for a tap connector

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Cheers all, comments & advice appreciated as always

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Wonder would a male 1/2"x 15mm bend have worked to replace that elbow?
If the tap fitting fitted inside the male threads, then it would have been perfect when the new washer hits against it

same size so yes would of (if you got one 😀 )

 

[Best]

same size so yes would of (if you got one 😀 )

I do carry 1/2x15mm male bends. They are also excellent for taps that come with flexi hoses that are type with nut and rubber washer. They must hit against a flat face and sometimes a male straight isn't as suitable as a male bend when the pipe is to one side. Saves bending the flexi

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I do carry 1/2x15mm male bends. They are also excellent for taps that come with flexi hoses that are type with nut and rubber washer. They must hit against a flat face and sometimes a male straight isn't as suitable as a male bend when the pipe is to one side. Saves bending the flexi

yes hate when people put them straight on iso valves

 

[Best]

yes hate when people put them straight on iso valves

Yes, it is terrible thing to do, but most plumbers seem to do that. I had to replace corroded basin pipework because hoses had been joined to iso valves. Water had started to run through ceiling. Nine years and then a flood, but customer had known better and had opted for a builder to take the bathroom job rather than get me.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes, it is terrible thing to do, but most plumbers seem to do that. I had to replace corroded basin pipework because hoses had been joined to iso valves. Water had started to run through ceiling. Nine years and then a flood, but customer had known better and had opted for a builder to take the bathroom job rather than get me.

😀 serves them right, people wont learn/ go on experience

 

[Leo21]

I hate it when people do that, the chamfer cuts into the washer. I carry m/I,s just in case.

 

[SimonG]

Stick a rad tail in the bof.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Stick a rad tail in the bof.

thats what i do

 

[SimonG]

thats what i do

Always seem to have a nation of them kicking around anyway. At least they come in handy 🙂

 

[Leo21]

I've actually started weighing in olives, got millions of the buggers!

 

[plumben]

I use the rad tails for flexi's too, although I've got a stock of valves without tales now