danauns t1_j8agmbi wrote on February 12, 2023 at 9:34 PM

That union doesn't need teflon tape. The rubber gasket inside the female/but end makes the seal.

ScuffAndy t1_j8at4sw wrote on February 12, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Is the rubber gasket in there? The female end of that hose?

CommercialTurkey t1_j8bs5t6 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:20 AM

I’ve been busy watching the Super Bowl lol I’ll have to check tomorrow

HairyBallsOfTheGods t1_j8cajdw wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:05 AM

Fuckin priorities

CommercialTurkey t1_j8d7g4p wrote on February 13, 2023 at 1:12 PM

I mean, it’s the slightest of drips and I can turn the water off and use the other bathroom.

OutinDaBarn t1_j8bvk3i wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:44 AM

With the rubber gasket in there, normally a little more than hand tight. I just put a bidet in my bathroom. Same joint leaked for a few drips. I bumped it a little with the wrench. One more drip and it stopped. I reused the plastic pipe that was there. It was a bit crooked, I'm sure that's what caused my issue.

skydiver1958 t1_j8f2ou6 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Those flex connectors don't require tape. They have a rubber seal and only need finger tight plus a quarter turn or so. It's possible the tape is preventing it from going far enough to hit the rubber seal. OR you cranked it too tight and effed up the seal. Take tape off. Look at rubber o ring inside. If it looks ok install properly( no tape) and check. If you get any drips carefully tighten more a bit at a time. If it still leaks go buy another flex hose. 5 year apprentice ship to learn how to attach braided lines LOL

djslivva t1_j8ae47x wrote on February 12, 2023 at 9:17 PM

You have the right idea. Are you certain you applied the tape correctly? Proper torque on the nut?

CommercialTurkey t1_j8aefqv wrote on February 12, 2023 at 9:19 PM

I applied it flat so it would fit in to the grooves and not mess up the threading at all. How much torque is proper? I may have tightened it too much

Another leaky bidet post

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