Hi,
I was connecting up a shower wall outlet yesterday using a straight tap-connector. I noticed that there was no sealing ring and sure enough when I allowed the water through, it started to leak. Checked in all my plumbing stuff but couldn't find one anywhere and as the shops were closed, I decided to bodge it using a ring of silicone sealant where the washer would normally go. Tightened everything up and left it for an hour. When I tested the fitting again later I was a little surprised but rather happy that there was no leak.
In the opinion of this group, do you think this bodge is likely to last or should I strip everything down again and do it properly. Once I've finished, this particular joint is not going to be accessible as it will be hidden behind the tiles.
Thanks.