| plumbing advice (non biological) 10:12 - Jun 19 with 592 views | KTBlue |
Installed a new washing machine the other day, which remarkably went almost to plan. In the midst of my labours I had to change the u bend under the sink. Bought a new one, fitted it, but its leaking. Quick google search seems to show it may just need to be re fitted to make sure it isnt over tightened or mis threaded, but could I be missing anything, need to be aware of anything (apart from my own incompetitence of course)?
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| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:14 - Jun 19 with 576 views | sparks |
Have you used that sealant tape stuff on the thread first? |  |
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| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:20 - Jun 19 with 555 views | KTBlue |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:14 - Jun 19 by sparks |
Have you used that sealant tape stuff on the thread first? |
no, you put that on the outside? Would that hold a proper leak though? Its not gushing, but dripping. Thought as it was brand new I wouldnt need somethinglike that (unlike all my other DIY endeavours). | | | |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:25 - Jun 19 with 552 views | sparks |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:20 - Jun 19 by KTBlue |
no, you put that on the outside? Would that hold a proper leak though? Its not gushing, but dripping. Thought as it was brand new I wouldnt need somethinglike that (unlike all my other DIY endeavours). |
I am no expert but there is white plumbers tape that you put on the thread before screwing it tight, to ensure a seal. PTFE tape I think it is called. Though I think I have read somewhere that it ought not to be necessary on well fitted plastic... | |
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| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:32 - Jun 19 with 542 views | KTBlue |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:25 - Jun 19 by sparks |
I am no expert but there is white plumbers tape that you put on the thread before screwing it tight, to ensure a seal. PTFE tape I think it is called. Though I think I have read somewhere that it ought not to be necessary on well fitted plastic... |
thanks. Will refit, and then use that as an extra line of defence. A bit like a sweeper, ignoring the fact they have been largely counterproductive since the early 80's. | | | |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:40 - Jun 19 with 525 views | Leaky |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:32 - Jun 19 by KTBlue |
thanks. Will refit, and then use that as an extra line of defence. A bit like a sweeper, ignoring the fact they have been largely counterproductive since the early 80's. |
You shouldn't need ptfe (white) tape just check the sealing o rings are not distorted. Or if you bought it from screwfix its made by McAlpine not Floplast. |  | | |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:43 - Jun 19 with 518 views | KTBlue |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:40 - Jun 19 by Leaky |
You shouldn't need ptfe (white) tape just check the sealing o rings are not distorted. Or if you bought it from screwfix its made by McAlpine not Floplast. |
ignoring your username... when you say distorted, you mean by the screwing? (which is a phrase I never thought Id type | | | |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 11:18 - Jun 19 with 473 views | Leaky |
| plumbing advice (non biological) on 10:43 - Jun 19 by KTBlue |
ignoring your username... when you say distorted, you mean by the screwing? (which is a phrase I never thought Id type |
The sealing rings can get twisted And don't seal properly | | | |
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