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Leaking Water Coupling Question
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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 |
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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 -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel |
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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 |
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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 -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.http://members.cox.net/njnagel- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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