I have recently installed a new washing machine. In the new machine, as well as for the old one, there is a leak as indicated in the following picture:
What could cause this? I have screwed the clamp tightly by hand – should I be using a tool to do this?
Note: this is on the cold side, and the hoses are new, but the faucets old.
Best Answer
Make sure there is a washer in there. Compare it to the hot water side for the washer.
These fittings always say "hand tighten ". I have seen very few that tighten sufficiently by hand, especially when dealing with head pressure. Take your pliers or Channelocks and give the nut an eighth of a turn further than your "hand tight".