Bib tap not upright on wall elbow plate

[catfishBOB]

Good morning.I'm plumbing in an old Belfast Sink and I'm trying to use some cheap Screwfix bib taps however when tightened fully to the wall plate elbows the taps are not vertical or if they are the pipe connection to the rising supply isn't. Is it just a case of packing the thread with PTFE or hemp or am I missing something obvious?Thanks in advance.Bob

 

[gassafe]

Yes pack it out with ptfe... May take a few attempts until ot finishe upright & has enough to make the seal.

 

[catfishBOB]

Thanks for the replies. I was just expecting there to be a more 'engineered' answer than wedging a load of tape in the thread! Oh well, it won't look brilliant but as long as it works I'll be happy.

 

[mountainman]

Shim washers work too, but PTFE as already suggested would be my weapon of choice.

 

[Gray0689]

Thanks for the replies. I was just expecting there to be a more 'engineered' answer than wedging a load of tape in the thread! Oh well, it won't look brilliant but as long as it works I'll be happy.

Don't over engineer it simple simple

 

[Mike Jackson]

I use Loctite 5400. It sets so it locks the bib tap in position.

 

[kay-jay]

I use loctite 55 on the threads. Miles better than ptfe because if you finish up slightly wonky you can turn it back without it leaking

 

[Ermintrude]

Gonna be a lot of leverage on those wing backs old boy.

 

[catfishBOB]

Thanks for the advice.

Gonna be a lot of leverage on those wing backs old boy.

What would you recommend using instead then please?

 

[helpsy]

Not legal to use hemp on potable water supplies, if I recall correctly.

 

[Ermintrude]

Unsure. Normally fix tap to worktop or have the tap direct to wingback? Upload a picture?

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

or buy better quality taps?

 

[jtsplumbing]

or buy better quality taps?

Invest in some Pegler taps.