Installation J-type faucet.

[jack2964]

Had to chuck the old one out as the flow screen thingy at the outlet had totally disintegrated resulting in messy spray.

What I thought an easy job turned out a bit tougher.

The Q: How can I ensure that the new fitting would tighten at the 12 o'clock position as it won't now: it tightens around 4 o'clock which isn't any good.

Hope this makes sense, anyway this pic might help:

Pic shows it at 12 o'clock leaving fixture a bit floppy and slow seepage where it mates the blue PVC part.

Thanks for tips.

[Crossy]

More PTFE tape, then some extra.

[jack2964]

Really! lol

I run out to the shop get more tape.

Thanks!

[bankruatsteve]

Add/remove tape to the back of the threads until it starts to tighten just before you get to 12.

[KhunBENQ]

Tap needs tape

The metal to plastic threads are very tape hungry,

Plastic thread worn out, not precise in diameter ...

[jack2964]

Thanks to all for tips.

Got myself more tape and after a couple of tries managed to get it to sit firmly vertically and no more seepage.