giddyup Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) The nut should turn independent from the hose. Unless you got something really cheap. ???? Edited March 11, 2022 by bankruatsteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 If you have some silicone based lube (won't attack the rubber) a bit between the nut and the crimpy bit may help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 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......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 8:10 AM, bluejets said: Even a bit of washing up detergent......... I did it this morning.???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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