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Hi,
I recently noticed a minor leak coming from the tap connector that feeds my toilet cistern fill valve. Once i'd isolated the water i unscrewed the connector and found that the fibre washer was completely disintegrated. I bought a pack of replacement 1/2" fibre washers from B&Q and reconnected the fill valve. Unfortunately the leak persists. Since then i've tried the following:
Replaced the valve - Fluidmaster, Brass Shank - same result
Used 2 washers! - It appears the leak is coming from the bottom of the connector - same result
Added PTFE to the brass shank - same result (I realise if the leak is coming through the bottom this wouldn't have any affect, but i'm now clutching at straws...)
Any advice would be appreciated here. I could be using the wrong washers maybe? I had to soak it before it fitted over the pipe end. Would that affect it's integrity?
Thanks.
I recently noticed a minor leak coming from the tap connector that feeds my toilet cistern fill valve. Once i'd isolated the water i unscrewed the connector and found that the fibre washer was completely disintegrated. I bought a pack of replacement 1/2" fibre washers from B&Q and reconnected the fill valve. Unfortunately the leak persists. Since then i've tried the following:
Replaced the valve - Fluidmaster, Brass Shank - same result
Used 2 washers! - It appears the leak is coming from the bottom of the connector - same result
Added PTFE to the brass shank - same result (I realise if the leak is coming through the bottom this wouldn't have any affect, but i'm now clutching at straws...)
Any advice would be appreciated here. I could be using the wrong washers maybe? I had to soak it before it fitted over the pipe end. Would that affect it's integrity?
Thanks.