Plumbing woes: Fittings leaking to outdoor shower

[CharlieOscar]

So, got hooked up and noticed a drip under van. Checked under sink and found the screw on fitting going to the outdoor faucet to hot was leaking. It was only hand tight so I tightened it.. still leaking.

I took the faucet out and found it was in good shape, no cracks. So it must be the gasket leaking.

1. Do you all know if you can replace the gasket?
2. What is the part number or name of this kind of fitting?
3. How about cutting the his fitting off and replacing with gatorbite flex hose? Anybody tried that?

Thanks for feedback. I have done a little pex work in the past but would have to get the tools for this type and would rather do a cheaper option of replacing with a flex hose as it's somewhat plug and play with the tools I have and may reduce some tenstion on there.

[Alex AVI]

CHARLIEOSCAR - this is all I found. No gasket part#. So, I can only assume the gasket is part of one of the fittings. There is a rubber washer they mention but nothing says for which, just "602217 - Rubber washer, Exterior shower".

PS - You may want to double check if it is the gasket/washer or you have a hairline crack on the fitting. Looking at that pic closely/magnified and checking the calcium residue from the drip marks (right side of fitting going down), it is possible it is a hairline crack?

[CharlieOscar]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

CHARLIEOSCAR - this is all I found. No gasket part#. So, I can only assume the gasket is part of one of the fittings. There is a rubber washer they mention but nothing says for which, just "602217 - Rubber washer, Exterior shower".

PS - You may want to double check if it is the gasket/washer or you have a hairline crack on the fitting. Looking at that pic closely/magnified and checking the calcium residue from the drip marks (right side of fitting going down), it is possible it is a hairline crack?

The facuet itself isn't cracked for sure. I took it out of the van and did a pretty good inspection. I think I'm going to just cut off the fitting from the PEX and put on a standard braided hose with a shark bite Union. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:

SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Supply Hose
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBit...18LF/202812116

Something like this. Looking for a shorter length. Or maybe just go shark bite to male and then fit a standard water supply line.

Going to start just carrying these sharkbites with me for road repairs. At least to put a blind end on a line that is leaking to bypass or completely repair.

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by CharlieOscar

SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Supply Hose

Going to start just carrying these sharkbites with me for road repairs. At least to put a blind end on a line that is leaking to bypass or completely repair.

CHARLIEOSCAR - Well, if you gonna bring up stainless steel braided hoses, how can I object Those are my go to plumbing hoses. My house was spec'ed for all copper lines. But builder used cheapo plastic lines from the valves to all the fixtures. After one of the plastic hoses developed leak causing ceiling damage (luckily only on garage ceiling), I ripped out all 24 of the cheapo valves & plastic hoses - converted to stainless steel braided hoses & better valves. That was 15 yrs. ago.

[rmkrum]

Same here, but remember that the braided hoses still have rubber washers in places to seal fittings. I had a high water pressure issue in the house and managed to damage a few of those washers. Didn’t leak much, but it was a scramble fixing it and finding the cause. Fittings were about 15 years old at the time they started dripping.

I now have a shiny new whole house pressure regulator with a new, permanently installed water pressure gauge right next to it. And yeah, I check it once a month.

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by rmkrum

I now have a shiny new whole house pressure regulator with a new, permanently installed water pressure gauge right next to it.

RMKRUM - Same here. It actually came spec'ed with the house. Surprised that is not required in SoCal. In the LV valley, pressure varies from 30-110 psi. depending on elevation, which is why I think it is code here. Since we live almost at the highest point in the valley, we normally get about 60 psi inlet. But I dial my regulator a tad below at 45 psi which serves us well. The shower & faucet aerators do a good job of it.

[rmkrum]

There had been a decent old regulator installed when House was built. It apparently went bad because of a bad valve seat or pintle. Pressure regulated at 45 pounds when water flowing, but gradually rose to 110 pounds street pressure when all faucets were shut. It’s now an impressively heavy brass paperweight unless I can find parts to overhaul it. Got lucky that old one and new one are exact same length and thread size.

They seem to install the cheapest ones possible, or the plumbers pull them out instead of replacing. Other house has 75 PSI in the street, and no regulator. There is a new one there as well at the meter. Was blowing drip irrigation system apart before I fixed it. Pain in the tail.

[Alex AVI]

RMKRUM - You are lucky indeed. I had similar prob with mine (though not 110 psi). Ordered a new one while it was available. Was lucky to be able to rebuild old one (don't remember which parts froze up, was a long time ago). But I kept new one as spare, coz my luck, if it fails again, my size will be discontinued

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by CharlieOscar

. . .
. . . but would have to get the tools for this type and would rather do a cheaper option of replacing with a flex hose as it's somewhat plug and play with the tools I have . . . [emphasis added]
. . .

Good luck with the "cheaper option" . . . asking for trouble around an Airstream IMO! . . . though SS hoses might be the best choice here.

Peter

[CharlieOscar]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

Good luck with the "cheaper option" . . . asking for trouble around an Airstream IMO! . . . though SS hoses might be the best choice here.

Peter

I hear you. Cheaper is a relative term here though. The SS hose option is a 15-20 dollar hose whereas the PEX fittings are a couple cents. But the tools to put them on are around 60-90 dollars so that's where the real cost is. Hope to get it repaired this weekend.

People on here above talking about high pressure. AI has a built in pressure regulator and manual says not to use an add-on at the hose or it can mess it up. Anyone out there using extra regulator or just built in AI regulator ?

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by CharlieOscar

I hear you. Cheaper is a relative term here though. The SS hose option is a 15-20 dollar hose whereas the PEX fittings are a couple cents. But the tools to put them on are around 60-90 dollars so that's where the real cost is. Hope to get it repaired this weekend.

People on here above talking about high pressure. AI has a built in pressure regulator and manual says not to use an add-on at the hose or it can mess it up. Anyone out there using extra regulator or just built in AI regulator ?

CHARLIEOSCAR - I use a separate/adjustable on the utility faucet so I protect my hose. Yes, manual says that but they are not concerned about your hose. Irony is my AS dealer provided me that regulator (yes, fancy brass adjustable) in my PDI kit.

[CharlieOscar]

Originally Posted by Alex AVI

CHARLIEOSCAR - I use a separate/adjustable on the utility faucet so I protect my hose. Yes, manual says that but they are not concerned about your hose. Irony is my AS dealer provided me that regulator (yes, fancy brass adjustable) in my PDI kit.

Just wanted to share that I got a new hose that is far superior IMO than usual Camco white hose. Teknor Apex 400625 Company 4006-25 Hose Zero-G 1/2X25 Rv/Marine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1FB8WV..._ofpzCbHPPQNPG.

Far more flexible, especially in cold weather. The fittings screw on very smoothly compared to the Camco. It also folds up way easier for storage. I originally got it as a backup hose but now considering a second one of these and ditching the Camco.

[Alex AVI]

Originally Posted by CharlieOscar

Just wanted to share that I got a new hose that is far superior IMO than usual Camco white hose. Teknor Apex 400625 Company 4006-25 Hose Zero-G 1/2X25 Rv/Marine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1FB8WV..._ofpzCbHPPQNPG.

Far more flexible, especially in cold weather. The fittings screw on very smoothly compared to the Camco. It also folds up way easier for storage. I originally got it as a backup hose but now considering a second one of these and ditching the Camco.

CHARLIEOSCAR - You mean this? Good stuff, I like it too but for now I keep both coz my white Camco (see it underneath the Zero-G?) is only 10ft which is handy for when spigot is close. If/when Zero-G comes out with shorter, then will ditch Camco and carry both sizes of Zero-G.

[Rickeyt]

I recently purchased my Airstream Interstate Lounge and needed an outside faucet and cound not find any information on the part. The dealer in dfw could only order the entire housing with faucet. I found an exact fit faucet on Amazon. d&w PF213246. Took about 30 min to replace. Here is the item. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[SatAS2016]

Just a quick note - new member here - THANK YOU for confirming the part number for external shower valve - just ordered. Thank you again

[Mr.Malibu]

Originally Posted by CharlieOscar

Just wanted to share that I got a new hose that is far superior IMO than usual Camco white hose. Teknor Apex 400625 Company 4006-25 Hose Zero-G 1/2X25 Rv/Marine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1FB8WV..._ofpzCbHPPQNPG.

Far more flexible, especially in cold weather. The fittings screw on very smoothly compared to the Camco. It also folds up way easier for storage. I originally got it as a backup hose but now considering a second one of these and ditching the Camco.

Looks nice but it is $100.
Strangely the 50' is cheaper than the 25'

[kaylorsan]

I’m troubleshooting this exact problem right now. Water is dripping from the cold water connection to the outside shower valve (2012 interstate). I took the supply line off, checked the washer, used plumbing tape, tried pipe dope, etc. nothing stopped the drip. I pulled the valve assembly out and inspected it; all looked good. Still leaks after reassembly. My only thought is a hairline crack in the valve fitting.

Thanks to you, I now have a new valve assembly coming my way. Hopefully that will resolve my problem.