Jointing compound

[Eyespy999]

Hi, planning to replace bath taps. I am looking to also replace the fibre washers in the old tap connectors however is it best practice to use some jointing compound? I understand jet blue is used on compression fittings but wondered if anything else is considered?

many thanks

 

[Best]

Yes, you could use a little smear of V Lube, I think it's called, which is similar to Jet Blue, on both sides of the fibre washer. It also helps keep the washer in place.
It is possible to get identical sized washers made of a "rubber", which are for some plastic tap fittings designed for flat washers.

 

[Eyespy999]

Thanks for the swift reply I will take a look on screwfix cheers

 

[tolly]

Hi, planning to replace bath taps. I am looking to also replace the fibre washers in the old tap connectors however is it best practice to use some jointing compound? I understand jet blue is used on compression fittings but wondered if anything else is considered?

many thanks

I use a Jet Blue type compound on fibre washers with tap conns no problem, you may be overthinking things though, but that's not a bad thing.

 

[Best]

No Nonsense Gas & Water Jointing Compound 300g | Sealers & Compounds | NoLinkingToThis

No idea how good this is, but it is for potable water and similar tub to Jet Lube

 

[plumben]

I use a smear of paste on both sides of the washer
Any paste suitable for potable water will be fine

 

[lame plumber]

just use the fibre washer, it's what they are there for.

 

[hammers4spanner]

Or try using using a plumber thats what we are here for

 

[lame plumber]

Or try using using a plumber thats what we are here for

I prefer it if they try it themselves first, then I can look good and my prices always seem reasonable when there is water flowing down the stairs and out the front door

 

[LaMont5way]

Personally I have never used compounds or pastes on washers of any kind. Bit like putting ptfe on olives, I've never felt the need to do that either unless it's a last resort.