I'll soon be replumbing a basin with new taps and connectors . When connecting a new brass (15mm by 1/2") MI coupler to an existing iron water pipe , what sealing compound would you advise ?
Please bear in mind that the threads in the iron socket are not brand new - they will have the remains of the ancient sealing compound ( hemp and Boss White perhaps ) in them , although I'll remove as much of it as I can .
Screwfix offer me Loctite 55 Pipe Seal Cord , Liquid PTFE in gel form , Pipe Sealant aka Pipe Thread Seal , Loctite Pipe Sealant , Loctite Thread Sealant Stick , Hawk White jointing compound , Water Hawk jointing compound and good old PTFE tape . Any comments please ?
And if whatever I choose doesn't work perfectly , is it too much of a bodge to wipe a bit of Fernox LS-X around the outside of the joint afterwards ?
Please bear in mind that the threads in the iron socket are not brand new - they will have the remains of the ancient sealing compound ( hemp and Boss White perhaps ) in them , although I'll remove as much of it as I can .
Screwfix offer me Loctite 55 Pipe Seal Cord , Liquid PTFE in gel form , Pipe Sealant aka Pipe Thread Seal , Loctite Pipe Sealant , Loctite Thread Sealant Stick , Hawk White jointing compound , Water Hawk jointing compound and good old PTFE tape . Any comments please ?
And if whatever I choose doesn't work perfectly , is it too much of a bodge to wipe a bit of Fernox LS-X around the outside of the joint afterwards ?