Breakhose leak

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Tobi

Breakhose leak

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How easy is it to over tighten the connection where the center hose goes into the T ?
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Re: Breakhose leak

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Not very, but easy to cross-thread. Where is it leaking?
Tobi

Re: Breakhose leak

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I am almost certain that I did not cross thread it. I installed it by hand and used the wrench for the last turn only. It leaked right where it goes in so I tightened it more. This connection does not need a copper washer, right?
Tobi

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I just removed a spare T from another rear end and looking at it I am sure I overtightened it with that big wrench for the hose. Defenetly no copper washer needed.
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