Leaky water connector to washing machine

[Stewart]

Hi, I'm trying to plumb in a washing machine and dishwasher from the same cold feed using a y piece very similar to this one
http://www.wickes.co.uk/washing-machine-y-piece/invt/421648/

The problem is that I keep getting a leak from the connection between the hose to the washing machine and the y piece.

For ages, I couldn't work out why. I was doing it up tight (perhaps too tight, out of desperation) and it seemed to make a good seal when tested under the tap. Then I realised that once I connect it to the cold feed pipe, the pressure of the water is causing the connector in the hose to jump off the thread of the y piece. I can make it do the same using my hands if I give a good tug. Has anyone else had this?

The hose running to the dishwasher tightens, seals and remains sealed - but it looks as if its connector's internal thread diameter is ~0.5mm less than that of the leaky hose. Neither hose leaks if connected directly to the metal cold feed pipe. Is there any way to make it stay sealed or should I just go buy another pipe?

Thanks in advance.

[Mitch]

You need a new flexi pipe as the end sounds knackered. Dont try and bodge it
with a few rotations of PTFE tape as even if it does hold it will then wait
until the most incovenient moment then slip back and flood your kitchen.

[DerbyBorn]

"Mitch" <ma...@mitchelmores.plus.com> wrote in
news:tKOdnTCICqQgMonO...@brightview.co.uk:

Is there a crack in the threaded ring that is opening up as you tighten it?

Agreed - don't use tape - the thread is there to pull the washer onto the
seating. It plays no part in sealing.

It may be worth checking that the Y piece doesn't have a moulding defect on
the seating face.

But - get a new hose. Too risky not to.

[fred]

In article <XnsA2E5B686F2D93Tr...@81.171.92.236>,
DerbyBorn <Some...@Nearhome.com> writes

>
>Is there a crack in the threaded ring that is opening up as you tighten it?
>
>Agreed - don't use tape - the thread is there to pull the washer onto the
>seating. It plays no part in sealing.
>
>It may be worth checking that the Y piece doesn't have a moulding defect on
>the seating face.
>
>But - get a new hose. Too risky not to.

Further agreement :-)

They're all made down to a price and harden with age (inc the washers)
so replacement makes sense. The Y piece could be duff too so inspect and
maybe replace.

Recently simplified a 2 appliance hose setup for someone and it took 3
times as long attempting to re-use the old bits, cleaning old washers
when they wept, doubling them up and they still wept. Spent a tenner at
the local washing m/c shop/repairer and all was sweet.

--
fred
it's a ba-na-na . . . .

[nemo]

Suggest you check the customer reviews for that product on the Wickes
web page you cited e.g.
"Do not buy this product, it is not fit for purpose."

[The Medway Handyman]

On 03/03/2014 16:13, Stewart wrote:

Plastic 'Y' pieces are the spawn of Satan.

Put in a self cutting tap;

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Washing+Machine+Accessories/Washing+Machine+Tap+Self+Cutting+34/d20/sd2705/p48347

And buy 2 x new hoses.

Toolstation - the lot about £10.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

[fred]

In article <GU6Ru.15$TD...@fx13.am4>, The Medway Handyman
<davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> writes

>>
>Plastic 'Y' pieces are the spawn of Satan.
>

Care to elaborate?

[Brian Gaff]

You need a better hose by the sound of it.
Not seen this before, is the dishwasher the newer of the two?
Brian

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[newshound]

On 03/03/2014 22:30, fred wrote:
> In article <GU6Ru.15$TD...@fx13.am4>, The Medway Handyman
> <davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> writes
>>>
>> Plastic 'Y' pieces are the spawn of Satan.
>>
> Care to elaborate?

As Wickes posters point out, some of them are crap: poor quality
plastic, excessive clearance in threads leading to assemblies jumping
one thread under load, etc. Some are OK.

[The Medway Handyman]

Every time I've used one it's leaked. Not always immediately, sometimes
after a short while. But they have all leaked.

[fred]

In article <WNfRu.4$j9...@fx16.am4>, The Medway Handyman

<davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> writes
>On 03/03/2014 23:32, newshound wrote:
>> On 03/03/2014 22:30, fred wrote:
>>> In article <GU6Ru.15$TD...@fx13.am4>, The Medway Handyman
>>> <davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> writes
>>>>>
>>>> Plastic 'Y' pieces are the spawn of Satan.
>>>>
>>> Care to elaborate?
>>
>> As Wickes posters point out, some of them are crap: poor quality
>> plastic, excessive clearance in threads leading to assemblies jumping
>> one thread under load, etc. Some are OK.
>
>Every time I've used one it's leaked. Not always immediately, sometimes
>after a short while. But they have all leaked.
>

Not in my experience so far but a useful warning, thanks.

[The Medway Handyman]

You must have got the one good one :-)

[John Rumm]

On 03/03/2014 23:32, newshound wrote:

They are always crap IMHO... especially since you can't shut one side of
the Y off independently of the other to temporarily remove an appliance
etc. (take it out and the hose ends won't couple).

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Cheers,

John.

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