Handspray Tap Outlet Leaking Despite Measures Taken

[ralliart12]

Hi fellows. I changed the default tap outlet that came with my toilet handspray tap to another type of adaptor so that I can connect, i.e. screw in, a handspray to use. What's perplexing to me is that the areas (seams) where the new adaptor joins the tap outlet, & where the handspray joins the adaptor, leaks/squirts water when the handspray is connected. The following video demos everything:

This happens despite/regardless:

1. everything is tightened as much as possible
2. I applied thread-seal ("white") tape at all areas
3. my handspray is actually "released", i.e. water allow to flow out ("in use")
4. whether I fully turn on the tap outlet or turn it on very so slightly only, i.e. a lot of water being received on the mains side, or very little water being pumped in
5. all the black O-ring/water-saving thimble all installed

I just don't understand why there is still squirting. The more amazing thing is, once I reverted to the original outlet adaptor, i.e. the kind that have to be used to a rubber hose & has no external screw thread for connecting handsprays, even without thread-seal tape & full-blast main tap, also no leak! What gives?

The adaptor that I changed to is on the left; the original one that came with my tap, is on the right:

Can assist? Or did I buy the wrong type of adaptor? But the size correct leh...

 

[kimsim]

You should miss out the black color rubber ring stop for insert into new Adaptor

 

[ralliart12]

You should miss out the black color rubber ring stop for insert into new Adaptor

Nope; I got put black washer when using new adapter also.

 

[kimsim]

Nope; I got put black washer when using new adapter also.

I got same experience on my hand shower too，
Cause I bought the cheaper one, if buy the expansive one it is fit nicely

 

[ralliart12]

I got same experience on my hand shower too，
Cause I bought the cheaper one, if buy the expansive one it is fit nicely

Wait, are you talking about the handspray unit, or the small metal screw-thread adapter?

 

[kimsim]

Wait, are you talking about the handspray unit, or the small metal screw-thread adapter?

Ya that smaller adaptor for white plastic type.

But bought from amazon is ok can be fit it nicely without water leaking, unless you put 2pcs black rubber stop will be works well too on adaptor

 

[malvin-2010]

hi sir, when you change the tap, do you off the main power outside? mine's been leaking for days.

 

[kimsim]

hi sir, when you change the tap, do you off the main power outside? mine's been leaking for days.

If you wanna change new, should turn off at outdoor for main water meter only

 

[ralliart12]

Here's a video showing me activating the handspray with the original outlet; no leaking without without white tape & even with maximum intensity:

I can't figure out why.

 

[malvin-2010]

If you wanna change new, should turn off at outdoor for main water meter only

i cant really find the place outside to turn off. staying at old hdb here.

 

[kimsim]

i cant really find the place outside to turn off. staying at old hdb here.

Hmm should near to wet riser or close to staircase area