Persistent leak to washing machine inlet hose!

Richardjohnashe · Nov 1, 2016

Hi

I'm completely new here! I'm being driven mad by an unfixable leak between the water valve and my washing machine inlet hose. I've replaced every bit that could affect it and I'm still getting a leak where the inlet hose screws onto the valve.

I've tried PTFE tape which only slows down the leak. So I'm wondering if anyone can please give me some help on this. I really don't know what else to do. I'll try plumbers mate in the morning though I'm doubtful if that will work!

picture of it all can be seen here - https://goo.gl/photos/VzPZUXnZU6du3oWi7

thanks

richard

Riley · Nov 1, 2016

Either the flat edge of the valve is damaged or the washer in the washing machine hose is worn. I'd replace the hose. FYI you don't need PTFE on the olive end of the valve either

gassafe · Nov 1, 2016

No ptfe needed, worn washer in the hose maybe disassemble & try again, don't over tighten, hand tight normally enough

Richardjohnashe · Nov 1, 2016

Thanks for super quick reply! The hose is brand new along with the valve and copper pipe and compression nuts! I'll take the PTFE tape off as it isn't working anyway.

Anything else I can do/check!

Thanks

Riley · Nov 1, 2016

As mentioned. Damaged flat edge on valve also have you tried removing the blue plastic tap as sometimes these prevent the hose screwing all the way on

Richardjohnashe · Nov 1, 2016

Thanks Riley,

Nothing looks damaged so I'll try removing the tap tomorrow eve and see if that works. I really appreciate the advice! Thank you!

Ch4 plumbing · Nov 2, 2016

Sometimes the plastic nut doesn't do up enough onto the WM valve so add an extra rubber washer and see if that helps, failing that check the nut isn't cracked!!

Richardjohnashe · Nov 7, 2016

Sorry for delay in getting back. Just to update. I removed all the PTFE tape and put the inlet hose back on tightening it as much as possible and the washer must be making a better connection as the leak has stopped.

I've kept an eye on it over a few days now and there isn't a drop escaping from it 🙂

So thank you to everyone for the advice.

Rich