[dazmond]

Why can’t you just replace the whole  joint? That’s what I’d do.

The whole joint is not leaking though.....its only the threaded rectus fitting

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

Which bit is leaking? If it's a thread have you tried PTFE tape? You'll need about 10 wraps of it for it to work properly.

It's leaking from the threaded bit....tried PTFE tape and plumbers sealant......I've tried to use all sorts of rubber washers too to no avail.....

I'm pretty sure PTFE tape would seal it Daz, I have plumbing experience. You need a lot of wraps on it, best way to describe it would be enough so that it looks like too much, like you'll not get the nut back on. Other than that, I suspect the part could be broken, like fractured in which case you'll not fix it.

[dazmond]

Which bit is leaking? If it's a thread have you tried PTFE tape? You'll need about 10 wraps of it for it to work properly.

It's leaking from the threaded bit....tried PTFE tape and plumbers sealant......I've tried to use all sorts of rubber washers too to no avail.....

I'm pretty sure PTFE tape would seal it Daz, I have plumbing experience. You need a lot of wraps on it, best way to describe it would be enough so that it looks like too much, like you'll not get the nut back on. Other than that, I suspect the part could be broken, like fractured in which case you'll not fix it.

It's not fractured either as I've checked  numerous times....the problem  has got to be a special type of rubber gasket/seal that needs fitting to ensure a water tight fit

[Smudger]

You will have to make one Daz its 2 parts
this
https://www.akvalvesltd.com/products/parkair-bspp-male-x-swivel-female-compact-elbow-90?variant=31863426416745&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-04-10&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1cvjll77qvjq8_33Xof6f1i_csSKW1KGdlC72FHKcutW9vWKMPA_mEaAlw3EALw_wcB


then a suitable rectus to screw on

here's a uk seller
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/hydraulic-fittings/7972019/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Pneumatics_%26_Hydraulics_Whoop-_-Hydraulic+Fittings_Whoop-_-7972019&matchtype=&pla-342492380869&gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1fMqDEqRz5AGiKZEmlHRRupUo5hneLHAFTYjDQM1lWefn-MfaoAOcIaAsG8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Darran

[Mike Burd]

Why can’t you just replace the whole  joint? That’s what I’d do.

The whole joint is not leaking though.....its only the threaded rectus fitting

But you can’t find the part so just replace the whole thing.

[deeege]

Is this a part that Grippa would replace on one of their recommended £500 annual services?

[dazmond]

sorted now guys...grippa got back to me this morning and im replacing the whole elbow complete with pro 26 double valve fitting and rubber seal....i just couldnt find them on their website when i looked!it should arrive by tomorrow evening so i might have a leak free van by friday!

one things for sure is ill be ordering another one as a spare after this nightmare!

[Spruce]

Haven't Grippa got them Daz?

Can't find them on their website,I've emailed them with a pic but no reply yet....my van floor is soaking wet...I'm losing around 50l overnight!👎

Its a PureFreedom hose reel isn't it? Surely they will have spares.

[DJW]

Go on Daz …. How much?

[dazmond]

Haven't Grippa got them Daz?

Can't find them on their website,I've emailed them with a pic but no reply yet....my van floor is soaking wet...I'm losing around 50l overnight!👎

Its a PureFreedom hose reel isn't it? Surely they will have spares.

It's not the reel that's the problem spruce...its the stainless steel elbow and fitting coming out of the heater going into my reel...the water is very hot so needs to be a tight seal....

[dazmond]

Go on Daz …. How much?

Just over £30 with VAT and delivery.....

[Spruce]

Haven't Grippa got them Daz?

Can't find them on their website,I've emailed them with a pic but no reply yet....my van floor is soaking wet...I'm losing around 50l overnight!👎

Its a PureFreedom hose reel isn't it? Surely they will have spares.

It's not the reel that's the problem spruce...its the stainless steel elbow and fitting coming out of the heater going into my reel...the water is very hot so needs to be a tight seal....

OK. We have these on our inlets and outlets to and from the heater.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202584672866?var=502653587178

The bulkhead connectors we have a conical seat. If your is flat then this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202584697652?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D235118%26meid%3Dc06a33dfab024be9b8daaa9febe80818%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D202584672866%26itm%3D202584697652%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoPLXNoVariantSeed&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A202584697652c06a33dfab024be9b8daaa9febe80818%7Cenc%3AAQAGAAACELi3fRqE54%252B5OBBgiSwezAm2gcLAk11WN9wznryd5x710lv9nS%252BbmPuCFAEfXsq95hyTKRk3chSBZ0bYNH4s2yvLf0OysEuFW6nT8ujKwCjXtGBElgXJYZKq9KlDSG5nefsbhW90JqLEzs9ji2t%252BDI3aT%252Bj4t%252B7z7%252B8LMnkFb2UVJPq2gKA%252F37fQBJQ2TdfItA338w4VcwwG6wmrwCQxxL8GMenuIRVzd%252Bs6a1LVDzrVlQyhwi%252FYTMEClhK3RaACLdTo3PXoJ8SgSBqrdG4BUlMSLoGb74fQ%252BCSFTw2XDMP1SVnX5eY1v4dRmHzf1xGHxA3EfUj2lkdtwQwSb9s3%252F9pphvNaDucNwemyHTbqvz%252FutXBvhC5%252FyEu4uPih9Vfiex%252FXGYp58BvsqBL626OK3q0IJJhlpwhCpUh1c5decip61EWB55Og9vBEzd608UBp7SpEtF%252BPkgR%252BPdxVMxH4vFwRTrsqzb3SXt3Ld8Oj%252FVSq9vPJHGduNBYH2lzpoXp3amlPV%252Bb%252FFhtt5%252FsukCi8%252F6SZicgvGySoRorH8c0xRr0%252BkbFoIWp0zlGXBRfk1s0gZ6vkDSr2cSJmfyG9L1O3jBIfL4xYYfS9MAi8HmlKTVpnEC6b36iuH6N0XXC6q2Qc32pRat6aUR3wD7O08SwkotMWX5gF9%252Bok%252FbZ46XNjzQ0sP1GijkNi08IZbEd3N8uv5w%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675

Sometimes I've seen the wrong fitting being used.

[dazmond]

Haven't Grippa got them Daz?

Can't find them on their website,I've emailed them with a pic but no reply yet....my van floor is soaking wet...I'm losing around 50l overnight!👎

Its a PureFreedom hose reel isn't it? Surely they will have spares.

It's not the reel that's the problem spruce...its the stainless steel elbow and fitting coming out of the heater going into my reel...the water is very hot so needs to be a tight seal....

OK. We have these on our inlets and outlets to and from the heater.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202584672866?var=502653587178

Looks good spruce but I need a connector and not a barb for easy disconnect when I get an occasional airlock or removing my reel to gain access to my heater cabinet

[dazmond]

Thanks for that spruce...🙂....I've actually ordered one as a spare....as it will be handy in an emergency situation.....

[dazmond]

ive now got 3 spare rubber seals,1 spare  double valve connector and 2 spare stainless steel elbows!

learnt my lesson now.....

[DJW]

Should be ok for the next twelve years then.