I want to move our outside tap, and thought it about time I got a new one (with a check valve). So, do I screw this
And if so, how do you make sure that the tap makes a water-tight seal pointing in the direction that you want?
Yes.
Wrap PTFE round the threads. Keep turning until it starts to get tight. Turn some more.
You stop tightening when it points in the right direction. You pack the threads with your favourite sealing compound. Boss white and hemp for the traditionalists. PTFE and Fernox LS-X for the modern types, or if drinking water is involved.
Christian.
It can still end up pointing upwards though. I fitted one of these kits for my parents and regardless of what I done the tap always ended up pointing upwards!!!
Much neater is the first item on this page:
You coud potentially use one of these instead:
Other than that, do what Christian says, as it works.
Arrrgghh, you beat me to it! (mine is cheaper though - so I win!)
That makes sense.
Thanks to all.
That's what fibre washer are for, I think. You fit the tap and then remove it and add a suitable (!) quantity of fibre washers so it sits vertical. It takes a few tries to get right.
Mungo
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