02-06-17, 03:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevehull
Daox,
Don't feel bad . . . .
Teflon pipe tape works great if the threads are in good shape. More recently, the quality of metal pipe threading has gone to hell.
I never had leaks, in the past, but I get them regularly now if I just use teflon tape.
I still use teflon tape on the outside threads, but now always use pipe "dope" on the inside threads. A bit more time, but NO leaks.
Hope this helps.
Steve
ps pipe dope is messy and nasty . . .
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