Plumbing help !

MehulLakhani

MehulLakhani

MehulLakhani

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Hi All

I have just found out that a piping joint behind the fridge is leaking. It is the one that supplies the fridge with water for ice etc etc.

I have isolated it to the ptfe junction or the valve itself - not the push fit connector.

So I need some help now as my knowledge has run out !

1 . How do I go about tightening it , or should I replace the PTFE ?

2 . Can I buy a proper replacement, which wont have PTFE tape on, and if so what do I ask for in B+Q, or does anyone have any on line links

3 . How do I replace it with regards to undoing a push fit connection ? Do I need a special tool ?

Pic below




Thanks

Mehul
 
Hi All

Thanks for the replies

What is plumbers mate ? Where is the olive ? Sorry to be so dim !

As for leaking previoulsy, we actually got in a plumber to do all sorts of odd jobs when we moved in, and it was watertight when done, but over the last few days I heard dripping, and then pulled the fridge out, and this is when I noticed the leak, but it could have been a slot leak for a few weeks I guess ?

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Mehul
 
Hi

This is the closest I can find:

don't hot link

Anyone able to find me something closer to what I have already, without the join ideally, dont mind if it doesnt have the 90 degree bend in it

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Mehul
 
Hi All

Thanks for all the replies - I have tried to mark the leaks with yellow marks - I am not too sure if there are two points or one, which then leaks back, but have marked both points in yellow.



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Mehul
 
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