That type of fitting seals on the flange-face, not via the threads. You need a sealing washer such as a soft copper, fibre, retained o-ring or Dowty type device to effect an engineered fix.
water filter joints leaking!
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Update: I pulled apart the final leaking joint. Added more PTFE tape and LSX. I then left it to dry overnight and have now had the water running at full pressure for over 3 hours without any leak. I think it's finally resolved although I have noticed a small smear of water appear after several hours in previous instances. My paranoia I think...
Thanks for all your help again.
Thanks for all your help again.
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#30 second photo shows the fitting,usually on them fittings more ptfe is wound on at the flange end to the height of the flange.
The water seal is created between the flange and the filter.
try not to move the fitting when screwing in the copper pipe
The water seal is created between the flange and the filter.
try not to move the fitting when screwing in the copper pipe
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