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Hi,
DIY'r here. I have a leak and tried 2 setups as indicated below, arrows show what I did in-line. I have this problem below a sink and shower faucet. All new hardware.
CPVC to 1/2" CPVC male adapter >>Leak>> 1/2 - 3/8 Water Supply Valve>> 3/8 - 1/2 Flex Host >> Faucet
CPVC to 1/2" CPVC male adapter >>Leak>> 1/2 - 3/8 Water Supply Valve>> 3/8 - 1/2 Flex Host >> Faucet
Used Tephon tape at every coupling " >> ". In both cases the leak occurred between the adapter & the water supply 1/2 side of the water supply valve. I tried 2 and 3 layers of Teflon tape, light tightening, then very strong tightening.
What's going on? After laying 20 feet of CPVC, and replacing drainage system for bathroom, I'd be embarrassed to call a plumber because I can't get what I thought would be straightforward fittings not to leak.
- David
DIY'r here. I have a leak and tried 2 setups as indicated below, arrows show what I did in-line. I have this problem below a sink and shower faucet. All new hardware.
CPVC to 1/2" CPVC male adapter >>Leak>> 1/2 - 3/8 Water Supply Valve>> 3/8 - 1/2 Flex Host >> Faucet
CPVC to 1/2" CPVC male adapter >>Leak>> 1/2 - 3/8 Water Supply Valve>> 3/8 - 1/2 Flex Host >> Faucet
Used Tephon tape at every coupling " >> ". In both cases the leak occurred between the adapter & the water supply 1/2 side of the water supply valve. I tried 2 and 3 layers of Teflon tape, light tightening, then very strong tightening.
What's going on? After laying 20 feet of CPVC, and replacing drainage system for bathroom, I'd be embarrassed to call a plumber because I can't get what I thought would be straightforward fittings not to leak.
- David
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