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[Enigma]

I've got an old washing machine that I've got a problem with. The machine itself is fine, but my problem is the connection between the tap and hose. I must've bumped it because it's been leaking and I can't get it to stop.

There's a regular tap and then the end of the hose has a plastic fitting with a thick (maybe 1 cm) rubber washer inside it. The fitting goes around the bottom of the tap and then there are 4 screws evenly spaced around the circumference of the fitting which you then tighten to squeeze the tap. The idea is that the bottom of the tap ideally sits evenly on top of the washer and the 4 screws hold the fitting in place. All of the parts seem undamaged. I don't know if this is common in Korea or is just in my apartment complex, but it seems like a really half-assed way to get a seal.

I've tried several times but I can't get it to seal properly. I'm not sure if I've explained it clearly, but if any of you understand what I'm talking about and can offer a suggestion on how to get it to seal, I'd appreciate it. It shouldn't be a difficult job, but why they designed it this way makes no sense to me at all.

Thanks

[Swampfox10mm]

Yeah, I agree. Sure seems like a stupid way of sealing a hose, doesn't it?

Sometimes they just wear out. A new hose with the end on it will cost you about 7,000 won give or take. You might just need a new one.

To be sure you're doing it right, you tighten all 4 screws around the faucet/fixture in the wall, then twist the lower part of the fitting clockwise (I think it's clockwise) creating a tight seal around the rubber ring.

[swinewho]

Don't get me started on this!

After a long, drawn out process I managed to get it to seal (with a few drips) - top tip the screw that is facing the wall screw that in with your hand, so that the tap is over the rubber bit - then with a screwdriver tighten the other three for a good fit.

Best of luck!