Hi all,
Thanks to the kind members of this forum I was able to pass my drain leak test (hydrostatic test) this morning!
However, after the inspector left, I noticed a tiny, slow leak at the shower p-trap swivel nut. I have attached a photo which shows the fitting and some drips of water coming out.
I double-checked and everything appears aligned correctly so i don't think that is the reason for the leak.
The nut that this is leaking from does not have a beveled washer - it is just a PVC to PVC connection. This is the trap that I used:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-...Trap-w-Plastic-Nut#pr-header-back-to-top-link
I did NOT use any thread sealant on this connection because I thought it would be classified as a compression fitting instead of a threaded fitting. I also only tightened the nut "hand tight" and also used a pair of pliers to snug it just a bit more. I would not be able to tighten it more (and not gouge up the fitting) unless I get a special wrench designed for the purpose.
How should I fix this leak? Here are my ideas:
- get a 3-way plumbers wrench to tighten the connection more:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-Way-Plumbers-Wrench-16PL0142/304217591
- use a PVC thread sealant on the threads:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-T-Plus-2-in-4-oz-Teflon-Pipe-Thread-Sealant-23631/100201204
- use thread sealant and then tighten with the wrench
I don't want to over-tighten and break the fitting which I why I'm hesitating to do any of the above until I hear from people that know more than myself! Thanks for reading!
Thanks to the kind members of this forum I was able to pass my drain leak test (hydrostatic test) this morning!
However, after the inspector left, I noticed a tiny, slow leak at the shower p-trap swivel nut. I have attached a photo which shows the fitting and some drips of water coming out.
I double-checked and everything appears aligned correctly so i don't think that is the reason for the leak.
The nut that this is leaking from does not have a beveled washer - it is just a PVC to PVC connection. This is the trap that I used:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-...Trap-w-Plastic-Nut#pr-header-back-to-top-link
I did NOT use any thread sealant on this connection because I thought it would be classified as a compression fitting instead of a threaded fitting. I also only tightened the nut "hand tight" and also used a pair of pliers to snug it just a bit more. I would not be able to tighten it more (and not gouge up the fitting) unless I get a special wrench designed for the purpose.
How should I fix this leak? Here are my ideas:
- get a 3-way plumbers wrench to tighten the connection more:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-Way-Plumbers-Wrench-16PL0142/304217591
- use a PVC thread sealant on the threads:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RectorSeal-T-Plus-2-in-4-oz-Teflon-Pipe-Thread-Sealant-23631/100201204
- use thread sealant and then tighten with the wrench
I don't want to over-tighten and break the fitting which I why I'm hesitating to do any of the above until I hear from people that know more than myself! Thanks for reading!