you've answered your own question
'yes i know fiber washer is to seal the join'
just cause other bodgers have you don't have to follow.
it don't do nothing just clogs the fitting up.
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Leaking connection between plastic thread and copper pipe
- Thread starter Jim1982
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you've answered your own question
'yes i know fiber washer is to seal the join'
just cause other bodgers have you don't have to follow.
it don't do nothing just clogs the fitting up.
Hardly compression is it?
I find that unless the mating surfaces are absolutely flat, a fibre washer will weep.
The correct solution IMO is to use a rubber washer.
J
johnfox
opps,in one photo there is a roll of ptfe on the floor,yes same photo shows a mullered plastic threaded pipe.
yes so whats that got to do with it ?
J
johnfox
thats not a answer is it ?
SS, don't make him go forjust yet...
theirs something with diyer's and ptfe they love it.
like christmas banners they stick it everywhere.
oh dear bambers been eaten by the fox
op another way round the problem is a 1/2" female - 15mm compression fitting. wrap a turn or two round plastic thread carefully screw on fitting and usually no more leaks.
As this is my 1st plumbing job, I havent seen a plastic thread like this before in detail.
Does this look like its had its day then?
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