Tap connectors...how to?
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Tap connectors...how to?
Not having much fun with tap connectors, the ones that fasten onto a flat threaded pipe and have a washer in between.
How tight? Mine ALWAYS leak. I've had the same problem in France and with a shower pump here...I loathe the things.
Anything else on the joint? PTFE tape on the threads, sealing compound on the joint?
What the hell am I doing wrong?
Tomorrow I have to put in a new bath, the bath filler has threaded inlets for ordinary tap connectors, not tap tails etc, and, of course, the tap is in the rear corner, so once it's in, they will be inaccessible
Any tips gladly received.
How tight? Mine ALWAYS leak. I've had the same problem in France and with a shower pump here...I loathe the things.
Anything else on the joint? PTFE tape on the threads, sealing compound on the joint?
What the hell am I doing wrong?
Tomorrow I have to put in a new bath, the bath filler has threaded inlets for ordinary tap connectors, not tap tails etc, and, of course, the tap is in the rear corner, so once it's in, they will be inaccessible
Any tips gladly received.
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These are like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexible-T...item2337ae4039
They have black rubber/neoprene washers supplied.
I've used them loads, but I NEVER seem to get a trouble free join.
The base of the tap is 3/4" BSP threaded like this: http://www.bristan.com/WebRoot/Brist...1044581-D1.GIF
So how do I attach the two, with no chance of a leak?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexible-T...item2337ae4039
They have black rubber/neoprene washers supplied.
I've used them loads, but I NEVER seem to get a trouble free join.
The base of the tap is 3/4" BSP threaded like this: http://www.bristan.com/WebRoot/Brist...1044581-D1.GIF
So how do I attach the two, with no chance of a leak?
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Where are you getting a leak from? Where it connects to the tap thread or the compression end to your pipework? Are you adding washers or anything? Tightening by hand or with a spanner?
If they're decent quality there's not really much to them, just tighten (don't over/under tighten) and forget.
If they're decent quality there's not really much to them, just tighten (don't over/under tighten) and forget.
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A little PTFE provides some grip and protection against minor deficiencies in the rubber washer, but isn't entirely necessary. Too much PTFE and you risk it not tightening up against the washed properly and causing leaks.
You can't really go wrong with these things though
You can't really go wrong with these things though
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If you have the black rubber washers in any connection it is a good idea to put some spit on the washer/tap before assembly as if dry the washer can grip and deform as you tighten the connection if it rotates at all.
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Well, they are on........ I used flexibles with push-fit 22mm fittings on the other end...I really like those and would use more. They connect onto 22mm copper pipe ends, cut with a pipe slice to ensure a good clean cut and a nice chamfer.
Because they were flexible it was possible to turn the water on, leave the bath pulled slightly away from the wall, and keep checking the dry-ness of the connections while I did something else...rebuilt the airing cupboard.
After 4 hours, no sign of a leak.
So it's in and fastened to the wall, levelled and braced, only the side panel to be done now.
I did the connections by hand tightening, then one quarter turn. So far...so good.
Thanks to those who helped.
now please see my other thread on replacing taps in DIY........
Because they were flexible it was possible to turn the water on, leave the bath pulled slightly away from the wall, and keep checking the dry-ness of the connections while I did something else...rebuilt the airing cupboard.
After 4 hours, no sign of a leak.
So it's in and fastened to the wall, levelled and braced, only the side panel to be done now.
I did the connections by hand tightening, then one quarter turn. So far...so good.
Thanks to those who helped.
now please see my other thread on replacing taps in DIY........
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Thats way I did it for bath . I can't imagine how they managed before flex fits
I was struggling to do up compression fits on taps at arms length as it was. ( corner fit bath ,taps half way down long side)
I was struggling to do up compression fits on taps at arms length as it was. ( corner fit bath ,taps half way down long side)
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