Persistent leak to washing machine inlet hose!

[Richardjohnashe]

Hi

I'm completely new here! I'm being driven mad by an unfixable leak between the water valve and my washing machine inlet hose. I've replaced every bit that could affect it and I'm still getting a leak where the inlet hose screws onto the valve.

I've tried PTFE tape which only slows down the leak. So I'm wondering if anyone can please give me some help on this. I really don't know what else to do. I'll try plumbers mate in the morning though I'm doubtful if that will work!

picture of it all can be seen here - https://goo.gl/photos/VzPZUXnZU6du3oWi7

thanks

richard

 

[Riley]

Either the flat edge of the valve is damaged or the washer in the washing machine hose is worn. I'd replace the hose. FYI you don't need PTFE on the olive end of the valve either

 

[gassafe]

No ptfe needed, worn washer in the hose maybe disassemble & try again, don't over tighten, hand tight normally enough

 

[Richardjohnashe]

Thanks for super quick reply! The hose is brand new along with the valve and copper pipe and compression nuts! I'll take the PTFE tape off as it isn't working anyway.

Anything else I can do/check!

Thanks

 

[Riley]

As mentioned. Damaged flat edge on valve also have you tried removing the blue plastic tap as sometimes these prevent the hose screwing all the way on

 

[Richardjohnashe]

Thanks Riley,

Nothing looks damaged so I'll try removing the tap tomorrow eve and see if that works. I really appreciate the advice! Thank you!

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Sometimes the plastic nut doesn't do up enough onto the WM valve so add an extra rubber washer and see if that helps, failing that check the nut isn't cracked!!

 

[Richardjohnashe]

Sorry for delay in getting back. Just to update. I removed all the PTFE tape and put the inlet hose back on tightening it as much as possible and the washer must be making a better connection as the leak has stopped.

I've kept an eye on it over a few days now and there isn't a drop escaping from it

So thank you to everyone for the advice.

Rich

 

[turnpin]

Thanks for the update Rich ....and welcome to the forum's....regards Turnpin:welcome: