I used pipe joint compound to assemble tub+shower faucet fittings
now I realized - Oatey great white pipe joint compound I have used has 2 years shelf life
and I don't know how to read the mfg date but I am sure its more than 3 years old
Can someone tell me how to read date code - there is nothing on bottom ..so it has be on label
Also - sometimes even after shelf life expiry date - stuff is still good so how do you judge if this dope is still good or not?
So now am worried if it will leak ..so wondering if its going to leak it will leak right away or it may leak after 3 months of 6 months or more?
Since I used joint compound - I used cheap white Teflon tape with it so should I be worried ? @Terry @jadnashua @Jeff H Young @Whitall @wwhitney @Afjes
now I realized - Oatey great white pipe joint compound I have used has 2 years shelf life
and I don't know how to read the mfg date but I am sure its more than 3 years old
Can someone tell me how to read date code - there is nothing on bottom ..so it has be on label
Also - sometimes even after shelf life expiry date - stuff is still good so how do you judge if this dope is still good or not?
So now am worried if it will leak ..so wondering if its going to leak it will leak right away or it may leak after 3 months of 6 months or more?
Since I used joint compound - I used cheap white Teflon tape with it so should I be worried ? @Terry @jadnashua @Jeff H Young @Whitall @wwhitney @Afjes
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