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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Where is the leak actually coming from?Hello I've got a new leek on that brass elbow fitting has anyone else had this problem View attachment 15063
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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.Hello I've got a new leek on that brass elbow fitting has anyone else had this problem View attachment 15063
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Mine is leaking from same place also but I've only hand it for about 5month's or soWow 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.
Annoying isn’t it?Mine is leaking from same place also but I've only hand it for about 5month's or so
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Yes pal typing mistakes ?but will i get that stuff from a plumbing supply placeLeeks 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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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 palWhere 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.
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
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 daysOk I’ve never seen that stuff before. So will I need to take the elbow bit apart?
No worries hope you get there one way or the otherOk 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
Screwfix fella no need to order
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