Leaking Water Coupling Question
 

Hello,

Have a Union that leaks a very small amount on the incoming water line to
the house.

Really a small amount, a few drops if someone takes a long shower.

Maybe I shouldn't call it a Union, as it is not the kind of coupling with a
spherical seat and no gasket.

This one has flat mating internal surfaces with a gasket between them. I
saw this when the water company man put in the new pressure reducer a while
back.

Anyway, I can certainly live with a few drops, but it is annoying.
I reallyt don't want to call a Plumber in just for this.

I was thinking about hydraulic cement.
Would a very thin smear of this stuff where it is leaking on the outside do
any good ?

Or,... ?

Thanks,
Bob

Leaking Water Coupling Question
 

Robert11 wrote:
Hello,

Have a Union that leaks a very small amount on the incoming water line to
the house.

Really a small amount, a few drops if someone takes a long shower.

Maybe I shouldn't call it a Union, as it is not the kind of coupling with a
spherical seat and no gasket.

This one has flat mating internal surfaces with a gasket between them. I
saw this when the water company man put in the new pressure reducer a while
back.

Anyway, I can certainly live with a few drops, but it is annoying.
I reallyt don't want to call a Plumber in just for this.

I was thinking about hydraulic cement.
Would a very thin smear of this stuff where it is leaking on the outside do
any good ?

Or,... ?

Thanks,
Bob


Tighten it slightly. If that doesn't fix it, call a plumber, or
disassemble it yourself and replace the gasket.

nate


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Leaking Water Coupling Question
 

On Mar 12, 5:27*pm, "Robert11" wrote:
Hello,

Have a Union that leaks a very small amount on the incoming water line to
the house.

Really a small amount, a few drops if someone takes a long shower.

Maybe I shouldn't call it a Union, as it is not the kind of coupling with a
spherical seat and no gasket.

This one has flat mating internal surfaces with a gasket between them. *I
saw this when the water company man put in the new pressure reducer a while
back.

Anyway, I can certainly live with a few drops, but it is annoying.
I reallyt don't want to call a Plumber in just for this.

I was thinking about hydraulic cement.
Would a very thin smear of this stuff where it is leaking on the outside do
any good ?

Or,... ?

Thanks,
Bob

Sounds like the "meter coupling", which would have a rubber washer in
the middle which is replaceable. Should be available at any well-
stocked hardware store.

JK

Leaking Water Coupling Question
 

On Mar 12, 6:45*pm, Nate Nagel wrote:
Robert11 wrote:
Hello,

Have a Union that leaks a very small amount on the incoming water line to
the house.

Really a small amount, a few drops if someone takes a long shower.

Maybe I shouldn't call it a Union, as it is not the kind of coupling with a
spherical seat and no gasket.

This one has flat mating internal surfaces with a gasket between them. *I
saw this when the water company man put in the new pressure reducer a while
back.

Anyway, I can certainly live with a few drops, but it is annoying.
I reallyt don't want to call a Plumber in just for this.

I was thinking about hydraulic cement.
Would a very thin smear of this stuff where it is leaking on the outside do
any good ?

No chance in hell. It's also a bit curious that you say it's the main
line but it only leaks when someone is taking a long shower?

Go with Nate's advice or leave it alone.




Or,... ?

Thanks,
Bob

Tighten it slightly. *If that doesn't fix it, call a plumber, or
disassemble it yourself and replace the gasket.

nate

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