Andrew Ellis
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Hello I've got a new leek on that brass elbow fitting has anyone else had this problem 
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Leaks again
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Help Support WCF:
Where is the leak actually coming from?
There is no need to use PTFE tape on the thread of the hose reel shaft. The connector has a rubber gasket inside and that will seal the elbow to the shaft. It works exactly the same as a Hozelok tap connector on a tap.
Leeks are vegetables mate [emoji6] Bit of jet blue should sort that out fella. old plumbers trick. Otherwise the hawk white jointing compound. Brilliant stuff if its one of those hairline drips.
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Wow no way. I’ve got the same leak right now at the moment
Mines coming out of the bit were the rotating elbow bit goes into the socket bit if that makes sense?
It only started leaking on Friday, I was working with the pump on 60 as I had water than time left! When I got back the van floor was wet. Only yesterday I noticed where it was actually coming from. Annoying. But I’ve had the reel/elbow for 4yrs (and that was 6months old second hand) so I guess it’s done it’s time.
Mines coming out of the bit were the rotating elbow bit goes into the socket bit if that makes sense?
It only started leaking on Friday, I was working with the pump on 60 as I had water than time left! When I got back the van floor was wet. Only yesterday I noticed where it was actually coming from. Annoying. But I’ve had the reel/elbow for 4yrs (and that was 6months old second hand) so I guess it’s done it’s time.
Andrew Ellis
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Mine is leaking from same place also but I've only hand it for about 5month's or so
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Andrew Ellis
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Yes pal typing mistakes ?but will i get that stuff from a plumbing supply place
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What’s jet blue??
Andrew Ellis
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It's where swivel bit goes onto other to other brass bit on hose reel and I'm new to wfp and I've had problems with leaks before so i thought id "ptfe "everything just to make sure pal
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Either of those will do the trick probably be best to get yellow one if you have a hot water system as that’s marketed towards central heating rather than potable water but if cold water system either will do the trick. Just slap it on the threads before you tighten the nuts shouldn’t need ptfe then but i’ve used both on the same joint in the past with no issues
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Ok I’ve never seen that stuff before. So will I need to take the elbow bit apart?
If the leaks coming from the thread then yeah, then just spread the paste on the joints, you dont need much, then do nuts back up should be happy days
Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile appQuite surprised the ptfe hasnt done the job tbh. Hawk white generally use on olives where connections are made. But can use on threads as well, i used to. Solved me a few problems.
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Ok thanks for the advice. Interesting stuff.
I have a second elbow on a second hose reel I have in the shed. I might just swap it over for now
I have a second elbow on a second hose reel I have in the shed. I might just swap it over for now
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Seems very common those swivel elbows leeking. I just use a straight connector off the reel and bend the hose. You will have to secure the hose to the reel using zip ties though or you hose will spin instead of the connector.
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Andrew Ellis
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Screwfix fella no need to order
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Or any plumbers merchantIncheck said:
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Plumbers used to all use "Boss white" I must be showing my age now.
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I moved over to pro26 connections last week, cracking piece of kit, no leaks... Of course in typical fashion a leak has appeared elsewhere, this time on the pump outlet ? I think i'm destined to always have a leak somewhere.
