This Y junction has a screw collar. It is hard to get it not to leak because it is in two parts. I think I have done it up as tight as possible and I've used graphite and hemp. Does anyone know what I'm getting at? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/845621926.jpg
johotech,
Aug 4, 5:58pm
Has it got the "O" ring in it? A 3/4" flat one usually. It shouldn't need any hemp.
gpg58,
Aug 4, 5:59pm
would have usually had a flat rubber washer. If tap face is flat, and same on y joint, then it should have been good enough.
jh34,
Aug 4, 8:00pm
Yes the Y has a new washer.
snoopy221,
Aug 4, 8:14pm
Possibly a hard plastic type one. A simple trip to any tool supply and obtaining a soft round rubber o ring may allow sealing As it should seal on the faces rather than leaking via the thread
sooby,
Aug 4, 9:37pm
I feel ta pain - nothing worse than a leak to ruin an otherwise good irrigation system!
gpg58,
Oct 11, 12:48pm
snoopy221 wrote: Possibly a hard plastic type one. /quote]
Or even too soft a one maybe, (being squeezed into bore of tap or y) especially if over-tightened. But also, are you certain there isnt a fine crack in mating surface
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