Nailed it.The pipes in the picture are misaligned. Make sure this connection is aligned correctly and tighten it snug and then tighten the connections on either side of it
Nailed it.The pipes in the picture are misaligned. Make sure this connection is aligned correctly and tighten it snug and then tighten the connections on either side of it
But is the root cause putting a seal where it’s not applicable ? - see the kit I posted …Nailed it.
OK True, but that would just be wrong assembly. And yes could be the main cause.But is the root cause putting a seal where it’s not applicable ? - see the kit I posted …
The seals are for the ends - not the middle …That’s why you do that one 1st … it self aligns …
I have done many in that sequence …
AGREE HERE. There is no added seal at that joint. BUT clean smooth and alignment are important/critical.Like the seals go on slip joints (slick tubes) and that’s a union (ball & seat) …View attachment 129020
Sure - they align hand tight when the rest is passive which is why you do it in order - to me that union is for 360° orientation - then the slip joint I do next is the harder to see/reach (depending how much other stuff is in the way) …AGREE HERE. There is no added seal at that joint. BUT clean smooth and alignment are important/critical.
Seems like the plastic is more subject to distortion when stressed or overtightened. I've had a couple wrestle with me a bit. One I just got new parts and it worked fine.Sure - they align hand tight when the rest is passive which is why you do it in order - to me that union is for 360° orientation - then the slip joint I do next is the harder to see/reach (depending how much other stuff is in the way) …
BTW: They even do that as a union on brass P traps …
Yup - for slightly more - I just go to the plumbers shop where he sells a good supply - even the plastic stuff is stout when bought there - also grabbed a solid brass faucet for the outdoor sink - freeze got the plastic junk even bled off and openSeems like the plastic is more subject to distortion when stressed or overtightened. I've had a couple wrestle with me a bit. One I just got new parts and it worked fine.
A couple times in existing houses I just started all over from wall to sink as the previous idiot just didn't have jack aligned/plumbed proper
I don't recommend those accordion pipe traps, but at least they don't leak in some really tight/weird alignment situations.
As you can see in this photo, the inlet to the trap does not use a gasket but is preformed. The trap outlet uses a gasket. A leak proof seal should be achieved with hand tightening, but channel locks can be used if more tightening is required. If leak persists, use a new gasket. I keep a few gaskets of several sizes on hand.Like the seals go on slip joints (slick tubes) and that’s a union (ball & seat) …View attachment 129020