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Talking mechanics with dangus - positioning a tap - I f..ked up.

submitted by paul_neri to MechanicalManiacs 22 hoursApr 29, 2025 02:31:48 ago (+4/-0)     (MechanicalManiacs)

I'm sorry dangus, I've let you down again. I'm no tech-head, dude. I'm not a natural with mechanical stuff and could never have been a tradie much to the chagrin of the two wives in my life whose daddies were tradies.

https://img.gvid.tv/i/3UCzzh8w.jpg

How people manage to get the tap in the right position with these containers without wrecking the thread by forcing things is beyond me. I've come up with a solution:

https://img.gvid.tv/i/2mnXNbbd.jpg

I guess another possibility is to put the tap in the right position and glue it with a waterproof glue?
As usual any hints would be appreciated.


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[ - ] DoughGoy 4 points 17 hoursApr 29, 2025 07:42:02 ago (+4/-0)

Maybe find a rubber gasket or plastic washer that will fit it so you have a little more wiggle room?

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 1 point 8 hoursApr 29, 2025 17:07:32 ago (+1/-0)

Yeah, rubber gasket + plumber's putty.

[ - ] inaminit 3 points 15 hoursApr 29, 2025 09:31:36 ago (+3/-0)

Lord have mercy...
Use Teflon tape on the threads of the tap. (makes it just a bit larger in diameter) Hence it will not need to turn as much to make a seat on the thread and can stand the tap upright if that's where you want it... It will also make a water-tight seal.
Do yourself a favor and never ask dangle for any kind of advice.

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 0 points 6 hoursApr 29, 2025 19:01:46 ago (+0/-0)

Believe it or not I thought of that after the event.

[ - ] HonkyMcNiggerSpic 2 points 13 hoursApr 29, 2025 11:19:56 ago (+2/-0)

JC. Imagine having a brain like this.

[ - ] Anus_Expander 1 point 8 hoursApr 29, 2025 17:05:38 ago (+1/-0)

he really should rope, I've been tellin him for years

[ - ] BushChuck5002 0 points 8 hoursApr 29, 2025 17:08:44 ago (+1/-1)

Holy shit, this is actually funny.

Good job, paul.

Now neck yourself.