A atsorrento Well-Known Member Joined Dec 6, 2012 Messages 75 Reaction score 9 Jul 1, 2020 #1 Hello! Do I need a washer on this thing? I just noticed that it didn't have one. I've also been using plumbers tape on the threads which is a no no. Attachments 20200701_154804.jpg 1.6 MB · Views: 20
Hello! Do I need a washer on this thing? I just noticed that it didn't have one. I've also been using plumbers tape on the threads which is a no no.
Spartan1979 Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Feb 13, 2011 Messages 2,261 Reaction score 795 Location O'Fallon, MO Jul 1, 2020 #2 There may be an o-ring on the tank. If not, you need a washer.
OP OP A atsorrento Well-Known Member Joined Dec 6, 2012 Messages 75 Reaction score 9 Jul 1, 2020 #3 I dont see one on the tank Attachments 15936354380261996745594854701135.jpg 1.3 MB · Views: 14
OP OP A atsorrento Well-Known Member Joined Dec 6, 2012 Messages 75 Reaction score 9 Jul 1, 2020 #4 And I've been using it like this for years. The plumbers tape helped without the washer. At least I now know where the SLOW leak was coming from LOL
And I've been using it like this for years. The plumbers tape helped without the washer. At least I now know where the SLOW leak was coming from LOL
day_trippr The Central Scruuuutinizer HBT Supporter Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 44,735 Reaction score 32,857 Location Stow, MA Jul 1, 2020 #5 Considering there's that a big hole right in the middle of that coupler nut that the stem passes through, it's surprising tape would help at all. Yes, you need a flat crush washer, plastic or fiber, take your pick... Cheers!
Considering there's that a big hole right in the middle of that coupler nut that the stem passes through, it's surprising tape would help at all. Yes, you need a flat crush washer, plastic or fiber, take your pick... Cheers!
G gnef Well-Known Member Joined Sep 5, 2005 Messages 1,432 Reaction score 221 Jul 6, 2020 #6 the last option is to get a threaded tank washer, but it will be a bit more expensive.