I recently fitted an outside tap. When I screwed in the outside tap I ensured that I had placed some tape on the thread. Everything was watertight. Now, some 2 day after doing so, the outer brass casing of the tap has split and water is leaking. Can this have been caused by the tape?
Outside tap
- Thread starter denis06
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Denis - Where has it split - the threaded boss or on the main body? You've either given it too much welly when tightening up or you bought the beast in B&Q and paid a couple of quid for it - probably a combination of the 2. Problem is that using 'unbranded' tackle (often made in the gulags of China) doesn't guarantee quality. We always like to use a wrap of hemp & jointing compound when fitting bib cocks as it's easier to get the final positioning correct without giving it the extra welly to take-up that last 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Doing it this way means that the cheapo stuff can be used.
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