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I'm having to fit a new thermostatic Shower Valve but I can't stop it leaking.
The Shower Valve has an internal thread in the main body. There is an adapter (reducer?) that screws into the main body, which in turn has a 90 degree elbow which screws into it. My main problem is that when screwed in fully the elbow is pointing in the wrong direction and I have to loosen it off. This is the case for both hot and cold water. I have tried copious amounts of PTFE tape on it's own, PTFE + silicone sealant and even PTFE + Epoxy Putty but nothing seems to stop the leaks. The one thing I thought would leak, the elbows to the pipes, is absolutely perfect! Should I get new elbows and reducers, or is there something else that can be done?
Many Thanks
Michael
The Shower Valve has an internal thread in the main body. There is an adapter (reducer?) that screws into the main body, which in turn has a 90 degree elbow which screws into it. My main problem is that when screwed in fully the elbow is pointing in the wrong direction and I have to loosen it off. This is the case for both hot and cold water. I have tried copious amounts of PTFE tape on it's own, PTFE + silicone sealant and even PTFE + Epoxy Putty but nothing seems to stop the leaks. The one thing I thought would leak, the elbows to the pipes, is absolutely perfect! Should I get new elbows and reducers, or is there something else that can be done?
Many Thanks
Michael