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Leaking tap advice

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  • 03-05-2014 10:41am
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    n0brain3r
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    I moved the outside tap and installed a new tap fitting. Its a metal fitting and the tap screws into the wall plate which in turn is connected to mains with a compression fitting.

    I used PTE tape on the threads when screwing the tape to the wall plate but I still have a very small but noticeable drip from the joint. What did I do wrong? There was no washer with the fitting should there of been? I've attached a pic for clarity! Also whats the best way to protect it from frost?

    Thanks in advance,
    nb


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,745 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    n0brain3r wrote: »
    I moved the outside tap and installed a new tap fitting. Its a metal fitting and the tap screws into the wall plate which in turn is connected to mains with a compression fitting.

    I used PTE tape on the threads when screwing the tape to the wall plate but I still have a very small but noticeable drip from the joint. What did I do wrong? There was no washer with the fitting should there of been? I've attached a pic for clarity! Also whats the best way to protect it from frost?

    Thanks in advance,
    nb

    Firstly, use flax and uniwhite/boss white if you can. But if using tape I'd always use gas PTFE as it's much thicker.
    Anyway, for your situation, it's important when screwing in the joint, that you never unscrew the opposite way, especially when using tape. There is also a correct way to put the tape on.
    Hold the tap in your left hand. Wrap the tape onto the threads with your right hand, clockwise, as if you were screwing a fitting onto it. 7-10 wraps should do it


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    n0brain3r
    Registered Users Posts: 919 ✭✭✭n0brain3r


    I'll give that a go so wrap the tape so it won't unwind as being tightened and once I've started to tighten don't scew in the opposite direction?


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,745 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    n0brain3r wrote: »
    I'll give that a go so wrap the tape so it won't unwind as being tightened and once I've started to tighten don't scew in the opposite direction?

    Exactly


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    n0brain3r
    Registered Users Posts: 919 ✭✭✭n0brain3r


    Got that done today and it worked a treat is there anything more durable than pipe insulation I can use to protect the it from frost?


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,745 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    n0brain3r wrote: »
    Got that done today and it worked a treat is there anything more durable than pipe insulation I can use to protect the it from frost?

    There's tap covers you can get but I don't know how effective it is


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