Minidue is leaking

[Jupiter01]

Here are pics of the fittings in question

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Here are pics of the fittings in question

Which appear to be a simple face to face seal, requiring a fibre type washer to form the seal.

 

[Gasguru]

Whoa there Harry...the issue is how to hold the flat faced union whilst you remake the threaded connection.

Google image "spud key" and you'll see various keys with slots down the sides.

 

[kidgreen61]

Does the contraption actually work?

 

[Jupiter01]

Whoa there Harry...the issue is how to hold the flat faced union whilst you remake the threaded connection.

Google image "spud key" and you'll see various keys with slots down the sides.

do I need to buy a ratchet for this method or can it be done with two adjustables that I currently own?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

do I need to buy a ratchet for this method or can it be done with two adjustables that I currently own?

You can probably manage perfectly well with an open ended spanner, of an adjustable. Thanks Gasguru - missed that.

 

[ETAF]

i would also be interested

Does the contraption actually work?

We have hardwater, and now having just finished all the bathroom/en-suite & Kitchen in 2019 which is the main water into the house , otherhalf is wanting a water softener - Grrrr - i mentioned it before we started.

That looks like something i could fit behind the corner cabinet where the water enters - if it can also be used as drinking water

 

[Jupiter01]

You can probably manage perfectly well with an open ended spanner, of an adjustable

Sorry Harry. I don't follow.
Where would the open ended adjustable be placed? It can't grip as one of the fittings are round.

 

[Jupiter01]

i would also be interested
We have hardwater, and now having just finished all the bathroom/en-suite & Kitchen in 2019 which is the main water into the house , otherhalf is wanting a water softener - Grrrr - i mentioned it before we started.

That looks like something i could fit behind the corner cabinet where the water enters - if it can also be used as drinking water

It's definitely not as effective as a water softener but I wasn't expecting that. It's safe to use on drinking water and has served me well. I've had the plumber comment on how clean my dishwasher and boiler are internally and I put that done to this. It does create some build up on the shower door and around the taps but can be easily wiped off.

I have never had a water softener so difficult to compare but I've thought it's good enough to continue using. I have had this in place for a few years now. Hope that helps.

 

[ETAF]

any idea on make model of the unit

 

[Jupiter01]

any idea on make model of the unit

https://www.jtspas.co.uk/acqua-brev...--17-lpm---no-salt-water-softener-70153-p.asp

 

[Jupiter01]

Is the Spud key and a ratchet my only option for these fittings? I don’t own either and wanted to check if there was an alternative approach.

 

[Jupiter01]

Placed an order for these two and hoping to fix this over the weekend.

 

[Gasguru]

But that's just a plain hex key...yoyr picture showed a circular hole with 2 lugs...so you need a corresponding key.
Personally I'd never have that scale inhibitor in my house...it's looks like it's got every chance of failure and flooding.
Proper water softeners are very expensive for a reason..they actually work.

 

[Jupiter01]

But that's just a plain hex key

It has a groove for the lugs I assume