Trying to connect up a water supply line to my espresso machine without calling out a plumber like last time, though in my defense that was much more complicated and involved setting up a water ...

I’ve seen a steady parade of broken or leaky hydraulic hoses through the parts department in the past weeks. Spring must finally have arrived. Here are a few tips on correctly reconnecting those hoses ...

Even if you use a thread sealant, a female tapered thread fitting will not seal if it is attached to a male straight thread like a faucet or toilet connection. <P>Generally, do not mix Tapered with ...