BurleyMike
New Member
This is for the suction line on my sprinkler pump. I have a sandpoint well that has a 1-1/2" galvanized tee on the end of the casing. Currently I have a 1-1/2" galvanized nipple coming from the tee to a PVC union then another galvanized nipple to the pump. I cannot seem to make the connection at the union air tight. I would like to run all PVC from the tee on the well casing to the pump. I get the feeling the leaks are occuring on the male threads going into the female PCV threads. Using a few wraps of pink PTFE tape makes it better but does not stop air getting in.
Am I just as likely to have leaks screwing in a SCH 80 PVC nipple into the tee on the well casing?
Am I just as likely to have leaks screwing in a SCH 80 PVC nipple into the tee on the well casing?