Got old submersible pump out and all the fittings on outlet are brass.The new Flotec pump has plastic outlet versus metal/brass on old one.Can I reuse the brass setup or do I need to get plastic....some teflon tape also?
Yes you can screw brass into plastic. Just don't split the plastic. Too much Teflon acts like a wedge, and just pipe dope is too slippery and will let you tighten too far. Use a little Teflon and just the right amount of tight.
Yes you can screw brass into plastic. Just don't split the plastic. Too much Teflon acts like a wedge, and just pipe dope is too slippery and will let you tighten too far. Use a little Teflon and just the right amount of tight.
Read a previous posting that says hand tight then 1/2 turn,sure the heck dont wanna crack it..done mechanics for years so do have a feel for things.....one last question,the Flotec pump has a check valve in the pump..so no need for my brass one,correct?
Thanks again for the help and info,great site...just going with built in check valve and going to finish up this morn,did find a pump protector also so hopefully get at least 10 years out of this new pump.