Leaking new stopcock tap

[Ric2013]

Don't tape threads.

If you're going to use PTFE (not a bad idea if putting new joint on old pipe) then best bet is tighten joint lightly and then the olive will be in the right place. Dismantle, wrap several turns of PTFE over olive and reassemble. Usually works even if pipe is a bit mashed.

 

[Randompunk]

Don't tape threads.

If you're going to use PTFE (not a bad idea if putting new joint on old pipe) then best bet is tighten joint lightly and then the olive will be in the right place. Dismantle, wrap several turns of PTFE over olive and reassemble. Usually works even if pipe is a bit mashed.

Thanks for the advice... I will check tomorrow and will dismantle and re do with it tape on threads and just tape on olives.

 

[Randompunk]

Hi again.

Couple of photos of the annoying leak. Tried again today and the leak is so slow.

Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Turn the stop tap off and strip the top joint and inspect it

 

[Harvest Fields]

The copper looks a little battered in the top of the tap.

 

[Randompunk]

Turn the stop tap off and strip the top joint and inspect it

Ok i shall do that, maybe I didn't put enough PTFE tape on the olive?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Ok i shall do that, maybe I didn't put enough PTFE tape on the olive?

You should not have to put PTFE on an olive at all mate really. I would put a new piece of copper in and a new olive. The PTFE may be stopping the olive Sitton correctly

 

[rpm]

You should not have to put PTFE on an olive at all mate really. I would put a new piece of copper in and a new olive. The PTFE may be stopping the olive Sitting correctly

I`m ok with a couple of wraps of PTFE however some people go overboard with it but
NEVER PUT IT ON THE THREADS !
Bet the olive falls off.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I`m ok with a couple of wraps of PTFE however some people go overboard with it but
NEVER PUT IT ON THE THREADS !
Bet the olive falls off.

It's just not my preference mate. Nothing against it. Just not for me.

 

[rpm]

It's just not my preference mate. Nothing against it. Just not for me.

I know mate, we`ve had a long debate in the past re tape or paste so each to their own.