Teflon tape or pipe thread dope ?
Which do you use on your metal to metal water heater plug ? My old trailer had a plastic plug so nothing was required, but this one has an anode. Guy
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I use both tape and dope. Thread dope on fittings that will not be taken apart. Tape on parts that are frequently taken apart. And both on fitting that are corroded, damaged, or just will not quit dripping.
One word of caution about the tape. Too much on the male end can split the female fitting. When a taped fitting is removed be sure to clean the tape bits from the female fitting to keep those pieces from entering the piping system. I have pulled pieces from the faucet strainer.
When using dope leave the first two threads of the fitting free of dope to prevent the dope from entering the piping system.
One word of caution about the tape. Too much on the male end can split the female fitting. When a taped fitting is removed be sure to clean the tape bits from the female fitting to keep those pieces from entering the piping system. I have pulled pieces from the faucet strainer.
When using dope leave the first two threads of the fitting free of dope to prevent the dope from entering the piping system.
