Towel Rail adapter alignment

[TMHM]

Trying to fit a couple of adapter bosses like this....

Into the bottom of a heated towel rail.... problem I have is that it only seals when fully tightened, but the side spigot then doesn't line up with the pipework. I have tried (10 turns) of PTFE tape, but the boss still can be easily rotated on the thread. I have jet blue, but aren't confident that it would work with a "loose" fitting. How is one supposed to tighten the fitting so that the side spigot aligns with pipework, but water doesn't leak out of the radiator, without bottoming on to the o ring? Fit several o rings, washers, or what?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Can you send some pictures as would be easier to see how far off the alignment is and what set up you have?

 

[jonnyswamp]

Try Loctite 55, can be backed off as well

 

[townfanjon]

I can see the problem, I have never used it but have a look at loctite 577 , pretty sure thats the product , I have seen a video somewhere , try youtube.

 

[Last Plumber]

I get your frustration.
Better if it were a straight fitting and with a taper thread !

 

[TMHM]

Can you send some pictures as would be easier to see how far off the alignment is and what set up you have?

the alignment is about 90 deg at one and and about 120 deg at the other. See pics

 

[Allgoode]

I know it's a bit of a different one but have you tried some gas ptfe tape. its a lot thicker than standard ptfe so may be the solution you need,
Thanks,
Andy

 

[TMHM]

I know it's a bit of a different one but have you tried some gas ptfe tape. its a lot thicker than standard ptfe so may be the solution you need,
Thanks,
Andy

not yet. I was waiting for responses before trying something new. 🙂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

loctite 577 and remove the o rings

 

[Harvest Fields]

I don't mind using loctite 55, just make sure that you cross it over itself or you will find it never works. If I get really stuck then I use loctite 577, But I find that sometimes it is a pain to undo if you ever need to.😉

 

[TMHM]

I have ordered the loctite 55. Will see how it goes.

Ta.

 

[king of pipes]

That will do it bud as shaun said remove the rubber o ring cheers kop

 

[TMHM]

Surely the o ring will just be inaffective?

 

[king of pipes]

Remove it you need the extra space