Y-Splitter for Gas is Leaking - How to Fix?

[lorne17]

Hello there,

I got this Y-Splitter for my double manifold because I just added a third faucet to my double tower. However I tightened all this together with plumbers tape and it still leaks. Now before you of I tightened it enough. I literally couldn’t tighten it anymore. I used a wrench and cranked those connections down. As humanly as i possibly could.

It’s leaking at the two connections where the Y Splits. I was going to take it apart and return it. But if someone has a fix I’d like to hear it.

Any ideas? Or should I return it? I got it from homebrew supply on amazon. So I feel it is of high quality.

Chrome Plated Wye Splitter Assembly w/ 5/16" Check Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771R3BQH/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Thanks,
Lorne

 

[The_Bishop]

Check it for cracks now that you cranked it down so tightly.

If there are none, remove the fittings from the block. Clean everything very well, then apply a thread sealer (I use rectorseal # 5) on the male threads of the fittings before reassembly.

 

[homebrewer_99]

By "plumber's" tape I'm assuming the white Teflon tape. That is usually fairly thin.

I use the tape for gas connectors, it's thicker and yellow.