I have a Kinetico water softener system with a separate tap for drinking water. This drinking water tap broke and needs replacing. I have taken out the old tap, and have an exact replacement, which has metal screwthread which joins to a push connector valve (?) which in turn attaches to the thin plastic water hose. Trouble is, after connecting it all up, water leaks from the top of the push connector valve (the bit which screws into the metal screwthread of the tap). I have used the old push connector valve (which never used to leak), and also tried a new one - same problem (in fact it leaks at more pressure!).
I have detached the water hose pipe and reconnected, ensuring that it clicks, and it doesn't leak from that end, so I don't think that is a problem. What am I missing??
All I have done is to screw the metal thread into the plastic thread of the connector to just past hand tight. Do I need to do something else?
PS Both a newbie and rubbish at DIY...
I have detached the water hose pipe and reconnected, ensuring that it clicks, and it doesn't leak from that end, so I don't think that is a problem. What am I missing??
All I have done is to screw the metal thread into the plastic thread of the connector to just past hand tight. Do I need to do something else?
PS Both a newbie and rubbish at DIY...