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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: 8weekly on April 13, 2013, 01:53:19 pm

Title: Leaks!
Post by: 8weekly on April 13, 2013, 01:53:19 pm
I have a new pump. The outlet connection is a plastic swivel /joint /elbow and it leaks. What do other people use to stop leaks? Is it just a poor fitting?
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: Dave Garrett on April 13, 2013, 02:01:10 pm
try PTFE tape
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: 8weekly on April 13, 2013, 03:34:36 pm
Quote from: Dave Garrett on April 13, 2013, 02:01:10 pm
try PTFE tape
I have done. It's ok until it dead ends and it's coming out of the swivel bit.
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: dave0123 on April 13, 2013, 03:38:59 pm
Do you mean the nut bit that you screw onto the end of the pump? this has a seal inside that could have dislodged or something wrong with it
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: dd on April 13, 2013, 04:50:22 pm
Could try using epoxy resin - clamp glue - cover fitting in it and screw it in.
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: Mike #1 on April 14, 2013, 05:22:38 am
If you cant get to the root of the the leak and dont want to glue it use self amalgamating  repair tape  you can get it from www.toolstation.com

It is soft rubber tape which is stretchy wrap it around tight and it bonds together to form durable seal .

I have used it to repair leaks in hoses when out at work in the past great thing to have in your tool kit in your van . Mike
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: 8weekly on April 14, 2013, 11:11:23 am
Fixed it. Me being a plonker.  ;D
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on April 14, 2013, 12:51:48 pm
Quote from: 8weekly on April 13, 2013, 01:53:19 pm
I have a new pump. The outlet connection is a plastic swivel /joint /elbow and it leaks. What do other people use to stop leaks? Is it just a poor fitting?


I have found this happens sometimes, even with ptfe, get a pair of adjustables on it, that  sorts it.
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: ascjim on April 14, 2013, 01:56:42 pm
you just need to position the elbow so it sits straight.
Title: Re: Leaks!
Post by: 8weekly on April 14, 2013, 04:18:48 pm
Quote from: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on April 14, 2013, 12:51:48 pm
Quote from: 8weekly on April 13, 2013, 01:53:19 pm
I have a new pump. The outlet connection is a plastic swivel /joint /elbow and it leaks. What do other people use to stop leaks? Is it just a poor fitting?


I have found this happens sometimes, even with ptfe, get a pair of adjustables on it, that  sorts it.

Yep. That's what I did but was too embarrassed to admit it.  ;D