Flexi Hose to Flexi Hose, Quooker - Washer or O-Ring?

RealPolitik · 11 Mar 2020

Have a leak on a flexi-to-flexi hose join on the hot outlet from a Quooker hot water boiler - am I right in thinking that there should be a rubber or fibre washer or o-ring between the two fittings? It’s been fitted for about five years, and there was only a bit of indeterminate black stuff/limescale in there - picture below:

sircerebus666 · 12 Mar 2020

Should be a washer there

https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-products-flexible-tap-connector-washers-10-pack/2035j

Don't over tighten when fitting back together as it's really easy to cut straight through the washer and cause a leak

Madrab · 12 Mar 2020

Just ensure they're the correct size, some of these aren't 1/2" rather 3/8"

I would also suggest that a rubber sealing washer may be preferable on a boiler water hose as against a fibre washer.

RealPolitik · 12 Mar 2020

Thanks both - it is an odd size, about 9mm outside diameter, the 3/8” ones I’ve just bought are far too big...

RealPolitik · 12 Mar 2020

duplicate post

Madrab · 12 Mar 2020

it's a bespoke fit then, might be an idea to call quooker's technical helpline, they may be able to supply the correct ones

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