Outdoor tap leaking. Advice please.

[Barbara]

Hi. My outdoor tap is leaking from one, possibly two places. I think it is mainly leaking from the bottom joint indicated by the arrow in the photo.

Please can anyone advise how I can fix? Many thanks
Barbara

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It might just want pinching up (tightening the nut)

But tbh I would get the tape professionally fitted and do away with the diy kit

 

[Harvest Fields]

It is probably leaking from the centre of the fitting above your top arrow. This will need replacing. Easy job for an experienced DIY person. Or if not a 10 minute job for a plumber. However I would change the whole set up of that tap as it is supppose to have a double chevk valve either in the tap itself or on the pipework

 

[Barbara]

Thanks for your speedy replies.
I omitted to say it only leaks when turned on.

 

[jtsplumbing]

If this is one of those DIY out side tap kits from the DIY outlets better to get it done with correct materials,

 

[Barbara]

If this is one of those DIY out side tap kits from the DIY outlets better to get it done with correct materials,

 

[Barbara]

It was done by a plumber. Think he's retired now

 

[jtsplumbing]

It was done by a plumber. Think he's retired now

I can see why ! could have done a better job than what you have !!

 

[rpm]

Water runs downwards, piece of dry tissue paper starting at the top joint if it`s still dry move down to the next joint. As said in the first reply trying seeing if you can tighten the 2 nuts on the copper pipe a wee bit. Top nut to the right & bottom nut to the left.

 

[Best]

No plumber surely would have done that job??
I do remember some customers buying those DIY tap kits, but I just used the tap out of the packet and forgot about the rest of the tat.
My advice would be do what I would if it was in my house and have it all repiped, probably using a tap flange at the hole the green hose appears from at present, if the higher height still suits. You need a plumber

 

[Barbara]

Thanks Best. Easier said than done. Plumbers are elusive creatures. Rang two this afternoon..neither have returned my call.

 

[Barbara]

No plumber surely would have done that job??
I do remember some customers buying those DIY tap kits, but I just used the tap out of the packet and forgot about the rest of the tat.
My advice would be do what I would if it was in my house and have it all repiped, probably using a tap flange at the hole the green hose appears from at present, if the higher height still suits. You need a plumber

Water runs downwards, piece of dry tissue paper starting at the top joint if it`s still dry move down to the next joint. As said in the first reply trying seeing if you can tighten the 2 nuts on the copper pipe a wee bit. Top nut to the right & bottom nut to the left.

Water runs downwards, piece of dry tissue paper starting at the top joint if it`s still dry move down to the next joint. As said in the first reply trying seeing if you can tighten the 2 nuts on the copper pipe a wee bit. Top nut to the right & bottom nut to the left.

No plumber surely would have done that job??
I do remember some customers buying those DIY tap kits, but I just used the tap out of the packet and forgot about the rest of the tat.
My advice would be do what I would if it was in my house and have it all repiped, probably using a tap flange at the hole the green hose appears from at present, if the higher height still suits. You need a plumber

Water runs downwards, piece of dry tissue paper starting at the top joint if it`s still dry move down to the next joint. As said in the first reply trying seeing if you can tighten the 2 nuts on the copper pipe a wee bit. Top nut to the right & bottom nut to the left.

Water runs downwards, piece of dry tissue paper starting at the top joint if it`s still dry move down to the next joint. As said in the first reply trying seeing if you can tighten the 2 nuts on the copper pipe a wee bit. Top nut to the right & bottom nut to the left.

 

[rpm]

Opps!
Hey your not the first and you won't be the last

 

[Barbara]

Thanks rpm. Tried tightening with not much luck. Back to watering can and doing a rain dance for my newly seeded lawn.

 

[Barbara]

Haha. Who put all those quotes in?

 

[rpm]

Is it leaking that much that you can't use it?

 

[rpm]

Haha. Who put all those quotes in?

Those darn computer gremlins strike again

 

[Barbara]

I suppose I could. The wall and deck are getting soaked because it is coming out with such force. But it also means the pressure on the sprinkler is not what I need.

 

[rpm]

I suppose I could. The wall and deck are getting soaked because it is coming out with such force. But it also means the pressure on the sprinkler is not what I need.

not much rain forecast for the weekend here, better practise that dancing`

 

[Barbara]

That's the neighbours watching now. How can I explain this one?

I'll have another go with my wrench tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.

 

[rpm]

One thing that stands out looking at the photo again is the plastic part at the bottom. I would expect to see a Black rubber O-ring there but I`m seeing White.
Try unscrewing it and take it to your local B&Q, Homebase etc and trying a new one or replace that and the part that connects to it with Hozelock parts.

 

[rpm]

That's the neighbours watching now. How can I explain this one?

I'll have another go with my wrench tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.

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Importing images, I`m impressed. Mind you the guy on the left doesn`t look impressed does he?

 

[Barbara]

You wouldn't be impressed if I'd just woken your baby either.
It's possible I have put the wrong connection on the tap. I'll look again tomorrow