(ana) wrote in
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ana had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...-hookup-leak-3
21845-.htm
:
Nill,
I know it's been a while since this posting but I'm wondering if you
got this fixed and how. I am now having the same problem. I have
tighten both ends as much as they go without breaking and I still have
a leak on the water supply hose side.

Thanks
ana
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Napoleon Blownapart wrote:

On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:08:02 -0500, Nil wrote:

Just got a new dishwasher (Kenmore model 665.13834) and I'm having
trouble
with the water hookup. I bought the required elbow that goes
between the
water supply line and the water inlet valve. I just CANNOT get it
to not
leak. I think I've finally gotten it to stop dripping from the
supply-side
of the joint with the use of some teflon tape, but I can't seem to
stop
the leak from the valve side.

Here's a picture of the assembly (the dishwasher is turned on its
side to
expose the bottom):

http://home.comcast.net/~esionder/temp/dishwasher1.jpg

I've tried two different elbows. I've tried it with and without
teflon
pipe tape. I've run out of ideas. Does anyone have any other
tricks for
making water-tight connections in this kind of situation?

The tape won't stop leaks but rather permit the joint to be tightened
more.






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I have
tighten both ends as much as they go without breaking

Whatever seals, washers, compression washers, etc are there are probably
destroyed. I'm no plumber and in fact have a lot of nads using the word.
But after years of doing the common DIY'r plumbing mistake of
overtightening, it finally sunk in. Many plumbing seals, once
overtightened, are NG.

It's like cutting lumber. You can always cut it shorter - cut longer.
You can always make it tighter - under tighten.

Tighten a fitting until you can feel the sealing surface make contact
then just 1 nut facet (usually 1/6 turn) more...no not 1-1/2 and not 2.
Don't even try to get it on the first try. Turn on supply, Plan on it
leaking/dripping. If it doesn't leak DON'T snug it just for a good
feeling. If it leaks then tighten it 1 more facet. Repeat until it
stops. I'll often put a piece of paper towel under the fitting
overnight for a warm fuzzy.

If this doesn't work then something is wrong with the seating surfaces.

The teflon tape is correct for what you're doing or you can use pipe
dope. Make sure to get the one for water lines.
http://finehomebuilding.taunton.com/...he-difference-
joint-sealing-with-teflon-tape-and-pipe-dope

Compression fittings: Read the package. It will often say how much to
tighten after contact. Do it just like it says. No more, no less. You can
always tighten a hair if it leaks. These ESPECIALLY cannot be loosened and
retightened.

PVC sink drain slip joint nuts. Don't even bring a pair of pliers under the
sink. You might as well beat the whole damn thing with a brick before
assembling. Hand tighten only. That's why many of them have a
tab/wing...for your finger(s) to grip. Undertighten is safe. You can always
make it tighter

Just my experience. A real plumber would go broke using this approach.

Red...