I have redone this connection 2X but still have the slightest of drips on the hot water side only. So slight that the water drop will stay suspended for hours.
The connection is 1/2 copper to 1/2" x 3/4" male copper adapter into a new Moen shower mixer (hot water side). All soldered joints are stable and dry.
The adapter was sealed with tape, 3 wraps the first time and tightened well.
2nd time, a new adapter was wraped, 5 wraps with tape and seriously torqued into the valve. Still has the slightest of drips.
Should a re-do it again? What should I do different? Will this drip seal up on its own? I have no rear wall access available if future problems develop. The new CBU is installed - no tile yet.
The connection is 1/2 copper to 1/2" x 3/4" male copper adapter into a new Moen shower mixer (hot water side). All soldered joints are stable and dry.
The adapter was sealed with tape, 3 wraps the first time and tightened well.
2nd time, a new adapter was wraped, 5 wraps with tape and seriously torqued into the valve. Still has the slightest of drips.
Should a re-do it again? What should I do different? Will this drip seal up on its own? I have no rear wall access available if future problems develop. The new CBU is installed - no tile yet.