Hi All,
It keeps leaking, 4 attempts now, using a new PVC fitting each time. This is a copper pipe with a brass fitting on the end, and painted the house color. I'm trying to connect the PVC male fitting/pipe into this brass female but it keeps leaking, a drip every 3-4 seconds. The female threads are clean, no debris, paint, nothing.
I've tried just 3-4 wraps of teflon on the PVC, then tried 7-8 wraps, tried teflon with RectorSeal sealer, etc. I've waited 48 hours sealer to cure. As soon as I pressurize the line, which is 75PSI, the joint leaks. Any help would be appreciated. This is the line to the irrigation manifold valves. It will be under pressure at all times.
Could the brass fitting be out of round...would that cause this?
It keeps leaking, 4 attempts now, using a new PVC fitting each time. This is a copper pipe with a brass fitting on the end, and painted the house color. I'm trying to connect the PVC male fitting/pipe into this brass female but it keeps leaking, a drip every 3-4 seconds. The female threads are clean, no debris, paint, nothing.
I've tried just 3-4 wraps of teflon on the PVC, then tried 7-8 wraps, tried teflon with RectorSeal sealer, etc. I've waited 48 hours sealer to cure. As soon as I pressurize the line, which is 75PSI, the joint leaks. Any help would be appreciated. This is the line to the irrigation manifold valves. It will be under pressure at all times.
Could the brass fitting be out of round...would that cause this?