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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Paul Simpson on February 28, 2013, 12:20:00 pm

Title: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: Paul Simpson on February 28, 2013, 12:20:00 pm

Hi all, I have a leak from a connector (as pictured on the following link as its not letting me upload pics here) http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=whzhpl&s=6
The arrows point to the connector I refer to. I have disconnected it from the blue elbow connector above it but it does not appear to unscrew or pull out from the black piece under it, just spins.
I re-connected it back together and wrapped as much PTFE tape as I could around it but still there is a slight drip.
Any suggestions to what I can try.
Thanks
Paul

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: LBWCS on February 28, 2013, 01:50:07 pm

That shouldnt leak I think it's faulty

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: Dave Willis on February 28, 2013, 02:09:28 pm

Looks cross threaded to me.

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: George Gardner on February 28, 2013, 02:22:23 pm

I have the same small drip too! No end of plumber tape will fix! GRRRRRRRRR

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: rg1 on February 28, 2013, 02:41:35 pm

Definitely looks cross threaded.

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: Halfadaylee on February 28, 2013, 02:44:18 pm

I never looked that close because I won an iPad  ::)roll
No doubt they will sort out my ppi as well now
Art

Title: Re: Leaking connector near pump
Post by: Paul Simpson on February 28, 2013, 03:46:48 pm

Thanks for the replies.
Guess I'll have to replace it and tape it some more in the meantime.