Weeping thread fitting

[AdamCH]

Any tips on getting a stubborn threaded connection to stay watertight?

I'm having problems with two shower body jets. I can't get a seal between the fitting and 1/2" elbows on the wall.

So far I've tried pfte tape (up to 12 wraps) and jointing compound. The pfte works best but the fitting still weeps.

All other fittings with 1/2" threads sealed up first time with pfte. I guess these two must be a bit out of tolerance.

Any ideas on getting a reliable seal?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Do the 1/2" require washers?

 

[AdamCH]

No washers. No flange to seal against.

 

[dreadnoughtheating]

tried Loctite55?, can't remember when I last used PTFE tape. Its the mutts.

Make sure you watch the uTube video though on just how to use it correctly.

DH

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

More PFTE then!

 

[AdamCH]

More PFTE then!

I felt I'd reached the limit at 12! Seriously though, is there a sensible limit, or just keep going until it won't thread?

I was wondering is reinforcing the joint compound with hemp might be worth a try.

 

[AdamCH]

tried Loctite55?, can't remember when I last used PTFE tape. Its the mutts.

Make sure you watch the uTube video though on just how to use it correctly.

DH

Worth a go I think. Will it seal less than great joints?

 

[Agile]

If there really is a sizing problem there is a thicker type of PTFE tape designed for use on gas and is sold in a yellow spool.

It is much thicker than normal tape and MIGHT solve your problem!

Tony

 

[AdamCH]

tried Loctite55?, can't remember when I last used PTFE tape. Its the mutts.

Make sure you watch the uTube video though on just how to use it correctly.

DH

Loctite 55 worked. Thanks for the help. Seems much better than pfte.

 

[Charnwood]

Loctite 55 worked. Thanks for the help. Seems much better than pfte.

That's why it costs more. You gets what you pays for.

 

[dreadnoughtheating]

tried Loctite55?, can't remember when I last used PTFE tape. Its the mutts.

Make sure you watch the uTube video though on just how to use it correctly.

DH

Loctite 55 worked. Thanks for the help. Seems much better than pfte.

My pleasure, now regardingmy consultancy fees, to whom should I address the invoice?