probelms with a leaking joint!

[Jamiemann06]

hi i Have a problem with my washing machine waste connector or rather the plumbing assosicated with it basicly my washing machine waste pipe goes into the upright stand pipe and then into the outside drainage however of recently the "U" bend has started leaking i have tried ptfe tape on the U Bend joints i have tried making the washer more secure by using ptfe tape yet it still leaks their is no blockages that i can find how best can i fix this problem i have a few pictures of the pipe work i am dealing with its made up of pushfit and solvents :S

I better just say i am not a plumber but am willing to try anything as my kitchen cupboard really can't take much more water LOL.
and the last picture shows the bend it is leaking from any ideas surgesstions are more then welcome they are really needed thanks. i thought of using a trap with a washing machine connector or just replacing a bend not sure which is best or if their are any other idea's?

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• Jamiemann06
• 8 Feb 2012
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• Jamiemann06
• 8 Feb 2012
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• 8 Feb 2012
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[seco services]

Fit a new 40mm rubber washer.

 

[Jamiemann06]

I may try that make can you but the 40mm washers seperatly and how did you know it was a 40mm washer thats amazing lol.

 

[seco services]

I may try that make can you but the 40mm washers seperatly and how did you know it was a 40mm washer thats amazing lol.

Yes you can buy them separately.
The reason i know is experience and all standpipes are 40mm.

You need to split the joint and check what black seal is in there as there are 2 different types.

 

[Jamiemann06]

hi i think i know which one it is i will buy today and keep you updated thanks again.

 

[TicklyT]

Some fittings also have a hard plastic washer fitted between the rubber seal and the union nut.
Without it, the nut doesn't compress the seal onto the pipe properly when you tighten it.

 

[Jamiemann06]

Hi yeah thats the one i have TicklyT although i bought some new ones from work but before i fitted them i readjusted the seal and washer and the seal seems ok now although noiw i am getting gurggling from the sink and the standpipe is backing up what coud that be and how could i fix that now arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh i hate plumbing lol I seem to fix one problem and get another one any help is again much appreicated.

Jamie

 

[seco services]

You got a blockage.

Remove that cap at the bottom it's a rodding point.
place a bowl or towel under it first cause if it's blocked it'll be holding water.