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  1. Tony

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    Got a new washing machine today. the drainage hose pipe connection isnt as tight a fit as the one that I took off so there is a slight drip when the machine empties, is there a way to stop this, some sort of tape or something, or a new connection...alll help welcome.
     
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    buy some ptfe tape and wrap around the threads then reconnect the hose it should stop the dripping
     
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    where do I get that from mate, BnQ?
     
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    yes or any decent local hardware store, wont be dear a couple a quid or so for a roll
     
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    Best off with a jubilee clip mate. Ptfe is ok but jubilee clips are more appropriate for the job.
     
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    whats a jubilee clip?
     
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    Thanks guys, think its gonna be a Jubilee clip then, or should I put ptfe tape on as well?
     
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    Belt and braces approach.

    This from officially the worlds worst DIYer (ask my missus:nails:)
     
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    A jubilee clip is a small metal ring that you tighten up with a screw driver, ditch the ptfe idea because its DIYish. Hope this helps
     
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    Cheers Guys.
     
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    go with the ptfe method jubilee clips will bugger you up especially if you slip with the screwdriver and go straight through the pipe
     
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    PTFE tape and Jubilee Clips are for completely different purposes aren't they?

    PTFE tape is good for wrapping around the threads of an inlet pipe which screws on, a jubilee clip is used for tightening up a push on pipe like an outlet pipe, you can't just go sticking PTFE tape around a pushfit pipe
     
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    Yes but the one suggesting the clips is a plumber...
     
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    the op will be getting a bill for 100 quid then
     
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    Who's that then? Judith?
     
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    Yes.
     
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    all the washing machines ive had the drainage pipe hasnt been a push on its a direct connection done by manufacturer.

    the other end just shoves into the waste pipe on the wall. a vertical that then runs to the horizontal and then outside

    i always PTFE the screw on connections as do most professional plumbers.
     
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