Is it ok to use two washers in a shower hose connection?

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Hi all! TL;DR - I used two washers, one on top of the other, to fix a leaking shower hose connection. Is this a good idea or not?

Longer version: I just replaced my old rusty shower hose. When I fitted the new hose using a single washer for the connection to the wall, water sprayed out of that connection when the shower was turned on. I suspected the screw thread on the new hose was too long for the washer to be pressed flush with the connection, causing water to leak out the threads. I tried it again, this time with two washers, one on top of the other. This time it worked - no leaks.

That seems like a positive step, but it feels like a bodge fix and I'm aware I know very little about plumbing. Is doubling up on washers what I should be doing in this situation, or is there something better I should be doing instead?

Thanks in advance for any advice!
 
Yeah. Fine.

Always better to buy a brand and take note for when you need replacement parts. Fixtures and fittings vary a bit
 
I tend to cut the end of the hose but I have a dremel that takes care of that in jig time. Wouldn't be the first time 2 washers have been used, though it can be a bit hit and miss whether it seals up properly. Look at the hose ends though as one may be shorter than the other.
 
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