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I have a hydration bladder with a screw on the drinking hose, and the problem is that given enough time it will come unscrewed and then leak inside my backpack.

I have tried tightening it as hard as I dare, (everything is made of plastic) and it still eventually comes loose.

I could live with a permanent solution, since its fairly uncommon to have to remove the hose, and yet I would prefer something that can be undone if possible.

How can I keep the hose on my hydration bladder from unscrewing?

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  • Does the hose screw into the bladder or onto something that is sticking out of the bladder?
    – Willeke
    Jun 1, 2018 at 15:58
  • I wonder if threadlocker would work. Not posting as an answer since I haven't used it myself.
    – LShaver
    Jun 1, 2018 at 16:04
  • @Willeke It sticks out of the bladder just a little bit Jun 1, 2018 at 16:08
  • Sorry @CharlieBrumbaugh, in that case my idea will not work.
    – Willeke
    Jun 1, 2018 at 16:18
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    If it is a threaded connection you could try a light wrap of plumbers tape. It is made to seal threads from water after all. Although i don't think it is considered food grade so you may want to look into that aspect of it.
    – Nate W
    Jun 1, 2018 at 22:36

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I looked into it a bit more and I would recommend trying a light coat of plumber's tape on the threads of the hose connection.

Pipe thread tape, or 'plumbing tape' is made from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). A non-toxic and stable synthetic fluoropolymer

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hydration bladder hose wrapped with thread tape

The trick is to wrap it the same way as the you tighten.

PTFE, It is also used in non-stick coatings on kitchenware so for a non-heated application I would say it would be just fine to use.

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  • That's a good idea. You could always leave a bit of the tape in your pack too in case repairs are needed.
    – LShaver
    Jun 5, 2018 at 17:14

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