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By *ex_OnTheBeach OP   Couple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )

I've managed to nearly flood the kitchen out, I only want the washing machine and dishwasher to run from the same inlet pipe, got one of those Y connections to plumb them both in, but it squirts water everywhere

I've unscrewed and screwed them back on a number of times!

Still not working.... So given up and going to spend my day off in the sunshine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought this was another squirting thread

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By *ex_OnTheBeach OP   Couple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )


"I thought this was another squirting thread"

It kinda is, it's squirting water under the kitchen sink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was another squirting thread

It kinda is, it's squirting water under the kitchen sink "

Oooh, you really should get that seen to

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

When a lady and plumbing is mentioned I was thinking gynacology ...

What the fitting made from plastic or brass,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's meant to be flat rubber washers in all three outlets if there missing, occasionally they fall out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hand tight is only needed, if you use grips you risk ripping the plastic thread up

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By *ex_OnTheBeach OP   Couple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )

It's a plastic Y connection, and all 3 rubber washes are in place, and I've only hand tightened them.

Would a brass connector be advisable?

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen


"It's a plastic Y connection, and all 3 rubber washes are in place, and I've only hand tightened them.

Would a brass connector be advisable? "

Brass would be better, you can never get the plastic ones tight enough by hand, you'll need to get a wrench on them. But beware, being plastic, it's easy to overtighten and ruin them. Same with the washing machine ones.

I usually get them as tight as I can by hand and then nip them up a bit with a pipe wrench or adjustable spanner, until they go tight, and then turn the water on. If they still weep, then another gentle nip up with the wrench until the water stops.

But I've also wrecked a few over the years by over tightening

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wrap some PTFE tape around the threads. That will stop it peeing.

Oops squirting

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

You'll need a wrench for a brass one too though, and you'll probably have plastic connectors on the hoses to the 2 arms of the Y.

I've installed several of my own dishwashers and washing machines over the years, and never been able to get the plastic ones to seal without a wrench, even when using brand new quality hoses - but as I say, I've also wrecked a few - so I usually have a spare set to hand nowadays.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dishwasher...

Asked my partner to load the dishwasher and turn it on.

He put washing up liquid in and wonderd why there was 3 foot of bubbles in the kitchen,sometimes!!!.

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

My ex moaned at me that I didn't do enough housework, so I said I'd take care of all the washing up from now on.

Whilst she was out, I bought and installed a dishwasher. She was furious (but wouldn't let me take it when we separated)

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By *ex_OnTheBeach OP   Couple
over a year ago

kent ( by the seaside )


"You'll need a wrench for a brass one too though, and you'll probably have plastic connectors on the hoses to the 2 arms of the Y.

I've installed several of my own dishwashers and washing machines over the years, and never been able to get the plastic ones to seal without a wrench, even when using brand new quality hoses - but as I say, I've also wrecked a few - so I usually have a spare set to hand nowadays."

The hoses are brand new and pretty good quality, I have a feeling it's the connector, will go out and buy a new one.

Thank you all for the tips and advice

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By *rtfulfuckerMan
over a year ago

London, Essex

If you was local I would off sorted out with copper fittings. Can't beat them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What you need is a thing called a.. Plumber.

Strange creatures, but should be able to solve the problem.

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By *sexypairCouple
over a year ago

Stourbridge

Which joint is leaking?....sometimes the rubbers dont seat on the plastic properly or the rubbers aren't thick enough...try putting an additional rubber in the joint thats leaking and nip it up that should sort it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wrap some ptfe tape around the thread

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