Hi;
I, like many people have leaky fittings. This is a .5" supply line to a threaded brass fitting to the shower/bath valve (also brass.) I have used 2-3 loops of white teflon tape and have pulled fairly hard on a 12" crescent wrench and still get a drop coming out. How hard can I yank on this? I am not super strong, but I know I can still crank it some more without too much effort.
Is the main seal made be bedding the fittings togeather tightly? If I damage the valve thread, I'll need a new valve...
Should I use more tape/teflon dope/etc. or just wrench more?
Thanks for your advice,
Regards,
Barry
I, like many people have leaky fittings. This is a .5" supply line to a threaded brass fitting to the shower/bath valve (also brass.) I have used 2-3 loops of white teflon tape and have pulled fairly hard on a 12" crescent wrench and still get a drop coming out. How hard can I yank on this? I am not super strong, but I know I can still crank it some more without too much effort.
Is the main seal made be bedding the fittings togeather tightly? If I damage the valve thread, I'll need a new valve...
Should I use more tape/teflon dope/etc. or just wrench more?
Thanks for your advice,
Regards,
Barry