I had to replace the kitchen tap because it was dripping, which should be a pretty simple job. I disconnected the flexible hose under the sink and removed the old tap, but when I try to screw the flexible hose back on it starts to twist when it gets to the stage where a bit of tension on the nut is required, consequently it is now dripping from that connection. Do I need to hold the metal part at the end of the hose while I turn the nut? I don't want to make it worse by damaging the hose.

The nut should turn independent from the hose.  Unless you got something really cheap.  ????

I put the end onto the tap first, always awkward to get at, if the hose wants to turn I let it.

 

At the (hopefully easier to get at) other end I hold the crimped connection with some water-pump pliers whilst tightening the nut to the wall.

 

Do ensure you have the rubber sealing washers in place of course.

 

11 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said:

The nut should turn independent from the hose.  Unless you got something really cheap.  ????

It does turn independently until the nut starts to grip the end of the hose as it squeezes the rubber washer tight, then the hose begins to turn.

If you have some silicone based lube (won't attack the rubber) a bit between the nut and the crimpy bit may help.

There should be very light pressure needed (mine are just over finger tight) unless the rubber washer has hardened or 1 or both the faces it seals against are damaged 

On 3/11/2022 at 6:52 PM, Crossy said:

If you have some silicone based lube (won't attack the rubber) a bit between the nut and the crimpy bit may help.

Even a bit of washing up detergent.........

On 3/15/2022 at 8:10 AM, bluejets said:

Even a bit of washing up detergent.........

I did it this morning.????