Tricks to stop leaking pipe thread
I put in a new anode this year on my HW heater and I used pipe dope. This is the first I'v used it, but I gobbed it on good. I typically used teflon tape, but I knew the threads were a bit rusted an...
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Just from personal experience...
The only pipe glop I ever had guaranteed success with was stuff that was absolutely loaded with lead. A can of Never Seize that would weigh 2 lbs weighed four. Stuff is illegal now. Used to use it on steel LPG piping fittings.
No question, four of five wraps of Teflon tape will seal corroded down threads (loose fit) better. Gotta watch torque as the Teflon puts a tricky twist on how tight the fitting feels. Twist the fitting down to comfortable tightness then pressure up the system. No seepage I'd leave it.
The only pipe glop I ever had guaranteed success with was stuff that was absolutely loaded with lead. A can of Never Seize that would weigh 2 lbs weighed four. Stuff is illegal now. Used to use it on steel LPG piping fittings.
No question, four of five wraps of Teflon tape will seal corroded down threads (loose fit) better. Gotta watch torque as the Teflon puts a tricky twist on how tight the fitting feels. Twist the fitting down to comfortable tightness then pressure up the system. No seepage I'd leave it.
