I need some advise on how to seal the water inlet connection to a toilet cistern as I have a slight weep from the joint.
Whats happened is that I have replaced the syphon and also the float valve together with a new rubber donut for the close fitting cistern.
Everything has gone back together and is working but my issue is that I have a slight weep from the water inlet connection.
I have replaced the fibre washer in the connection with a new one and tightened the nut on the inlet as much as I dare, without stripping the plastic thread, but the weep persists.
There is something not right, so I'm thinking about either finding a thicker more compressible fibre washer, or trying some kind of jointing compound.
I've already tried PTFE tape but the access is poor and I cant get the tape to stay on whilst tightening the nut.
Ideally I would like to fit a flexible pipe but there is insufficient space, see pic below.
Any suggestions to get a proper seal welcome, I'm sure this is a simple fix for the professionals.
Whats happened is that I have replaced the syphon and also the float valve together with a new rubber donut for the close fitting cistern.
Everything has gone back together and is working but my issue is that I have a slight weep from the water inlet connection.
I have replaced the fibre washer in the connection with a new one and tightened the nut on the inlet as much as I dare, without stripping the plastic thread, but the weep persists.
There is something not right, so I'm thinking about either finding a thicker more compressible fibre washer, or trying some kind of jointing compound.
I've already tried PTFE tape but the access is poor and I cant get the tape to stay on whilst tightening the nut.
Ideally I would like to fit a flexible pipe but there is insufficient space, see pic below.
Any suggestions to get a proper seal welcome, I'm sure this is a simple fix for the professionals.
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