Results 1 to 9 of 9
Thread: Pond pipework leak
-
03-08-2019, 04:10 PM #1
Pond pipework leak
Looking for some advice on a leak on my new pond pipework. I have a leak from my pipework connecting to my pipe.
I brought these to connect my pump to my pipework.
https://www.pond-planet.co.uk/pond-c...le-union-p2900
But I am getting a drip from them.
They did not come with a washer. Do I need one or do I need some tape for the connection like this:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/ptfe-tape...SABEgK0ofD_BwE
Many thanks in advanced
-
RoyLittle0 Thanked / Liked this Post
-
03-08-2019, 05:16 PM #2
It should have an O ring fitted inside. If it's missing ask them to send you one. Meanwhile you can use the PTFE tape from screwfix if the leak is out the threaded end as opposed to coming from the union itself.
Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
-
RoyLittle0, freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
-
03-08-2019, 05:22 PM #3
The leak is from the threaded end. Does it need tape or should it be ok without it?
-
RoyLittle0, freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
-
03-08-2019, 05:30 PM #4
-
RoyLittle0, freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
-
03-08-2019, 05:56 PM #5
PTFe tape or silicon grease. Use a pair of big stilson grips to tighten it up.
-
freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
-
03-08-2019, 08:55 PM #6
Be very careful with silicone, not all is fish safe, I wouldn't use it at all in my pond, PTFE will solve your problem if its leaking from the thread, as Rayman says, put loads around the male thread
4600 Gallon Concrete Block and Fiberglass
2100 mm x 710 mm Infinity Window 32mm thick glass
2 x Aerated Bottom Drains and Skimmer
Filtreau HiFlow 30 Drum Filter
Bio Chamber - 140 litres K1
Bakki Shower - 30 KG Sakura Far Infrared Media
2 x 18,000 lh pumps
Heated from house boiler through a heat exchanger
Idealseal MS290
My Pond Build
-
freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
-
04-08-2019, 01:18 AM #7
Pond pipework leak
I would also use plumbers tape on the threads to the pump. Build up the tape from the front to the back of the thread, as to create a taper. That way the fitting will become tighter as you screw it on.
Hand tight should be enough to seal the joint.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCheers
Richard
Pond build in progress.
-
-
04-08-2019, 11:47 PM #8
Thanks all. Brought some tape today and it solved the issue on the threaded connectors. I have a couple of other pipes which are dripping but I'll tackle them tomorrow.
-
05-08-2019, 12:31 AM #9
Yeah the threaded pressure pipe fittings are not designed to use O rings, so you always need a bit of ptfe tape on the threads.
2016 new 6000 gallon pond
https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-construc...ghlight=feline
-
freddyboy Thanked / Liked this Post
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...