Joint leak
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Nope, it's a face to face seal. It needs either a fibre washer or a rubber one of the correct size, assuming it cannot be tightened up to seal it.
I presume it's not 'intended' to have a washer (?)
Would that be a retrofit method if tightening up doesn't do the trick?
Does the washer go between the trumpet and the brass fitting?
Doesn't want to separate as they're fixed in position
Would that be a retrofit method if tightening up doesn't do the trick?
Does the washer go between the trumpet and the brass fitting?
Doesn't want to separate as they're fixed in position
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There's a witness run that may indicate a leak higher up.
Edit: unless the picture is upsidedown?
Edit: unless the picture is upsidedown?
as above looks like the leak is actually higher up
It's an HDU. The 'above' issue is coming from the diverter valve. I'm sure there's a logical explanation... anyone with any advice?
Not a diy fix I would have thought. Is it part of a communal system ?
Looks like it is coming from here. post a pic of what is above that, as already said be very carefull, some of these run at extremely high pressures, not really a diy job
I get that, it's not really DIY. In fact as it's 'non-gas' I was sent out to deal with it as the maintenance spark. Someone decided it was an electric 'boiler' which is where I came in. However, turns out of course it's a water issue.
Plumber coming in the morning.
Sorry ianmcd, I didn't take any pics above what you see.
Yes lostinthelight, it is a communal system.
I was intrigued that the middle bit of the Pressure Temperature Control Valve has got a tiny hole in the bottom, which is where you can see the drip coming from. That's obviously an 'intended' hole ... so what's it for I wonder?
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Some components that have moving parts in contact with fluids have a weep hole to warn you that the seal/gland is on the way out
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