73 Mike
I'll drive it someday
I figure someone on here knows the answer to this.
I had a leaking hose spigot that couldn't be serviced any more as it was too corroded. I soldered on a threaded fitting and screwed in the new spigot and valve with Teflon tape on the threads. The problem is that I have a very slow leak from the threads. I replaced the tape once and it didn't make any difference. Should I use pipe dope instead? If so, how long would the water have to be off for the dope to cure? I've only ever used this on gas pipes.
Perhaps we need a plumbing section?
I had a leaking hose spigot that couldn't be serviced any more as it was too corroded. I soldered on a threaded fitting and screwed in the new spigot and valve with Teflon tape on the threads. The problem is that I have a very slow leak from the threads. I replaced the tape once and it didn't make any difference. Should I use pipe dope instead? If so, how long would the water have to be off for the dope to cure? I've only ever used this on gas pipes.
Perhaps we need a plumbing section?