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Friday, July 13th 2012, 1:22pm
by john flavia (Guest)
Thanks... I'll try that first as it's the easiest. Then if that doesn't work, I'll try the teflon paste.I layer of tape definitely won't do it.
Try 3 or 4. Brass threads are sharp and can cut right through it.
I haven't used paste in a while but can't see why you couldn't.
Friday, July 13th 2012, 1:09pm
by GatorGuy
Friday, July 13th 2012, 11:57am
by john flavia (Guest)
Sunday, February 13th 2011, 2:56am
by Mitchgo
That should be a given!!
Agreed .... with the one exception that I use both goop and tape on any metal joining, and avoid like the plague metal male to PVC female.
Saturday, February 12th 2011, 10:52pm
by Kiril (Guest)
Everyone is entitlied to their opinion of course so i'll voice mine.
Ive been in business for about 17 years doing irrigation only.
In my 17 yr career ive never been taught or told to wrap teflon tape "Backwards' of the thread direction.
I just did some online research to verify, and i cant find anywhere that says wrap in the opposite direction of the threads.
Ive ALWAYS wrapped teflon (3/4" wide or larger) in the SAME direction as the threads.
For plastic to plastic, usually 2 to 3 complete wraps (tight wraps) around the male end.
Hand tighten for plastic to plastic plus a 1/4 to half turn with a wrench.
For plastic to metal, use a HIGH quality pipe liquid teflon or pipe thread sealant. Hand tight plus a 1/2 to One complete turn with a Offset pipe wrench.
It has always been my understanding that if you wrap teflon tape backwards, it will bunch up and not thread into the fitting properly
Saturday, February 12th 2011, 8:53pm
Friday, February 11th 2011, 11:23pm
by Big O (Guest)
Monday, October 4th 2010, 9:10am
by HooKooDooKu
Hi segask,
I have a similar situation where the thread to the valve leak very slowly (even though I used teflon tape) and tighted it very tight. I am starting to wonder if it is possible to over tightening it and possibly caused a crack (I used a wrench)?
Anyways, just curious if you found out if the small leak plugged itself up (got better) or if the leak got worst over time or if the small leak remained the same and you considered it good enough since it was out doors (in my case, the spinkler valve)?
Thanks!
Monday, October 4th 2010, 12:37am
by mrfixit
Sunday, October 3rd 2010, 11:46pm
by Big O (Guest)