Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk ;¬) wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Personally, I would re-use it, but using a bit of Plumber's Mait
compound

I just did, just more tape on the screw joint, and re-tightened the
compression.it had a little bit left..so far...so good.

Tape on the thread?

On the other half of the joint.

Screw joint. I had to undo the COMPRESSION joint to remove the screw joint.

Have a look here
http://www.discountedheating.co.uk/s..._Fittings.html

Product code 555031.

And all will become clear..

:¬(


The water shouldn't be getting anywhere near the thread.
A few winds around the olive/pipe or some other form of flexible sealant
would have been a better solution.


Again, haven't read what I wrote properly.