tfratzel
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I recently bought a Kohler shower mixing valve. The valve inputs and outputs are all female treaded. I'm assuming that I can solder a copper threaded adapter to my 1/2" supply lines and then screw that directly into the valve. I'm just curious about two issues before I try this on the expensive valve.
1. Pipe dope or teflon tape?
2. Are there any general rules of thumb on how tight to tighten these kind of fittings?
I'm fairly new to plumbing skills.....finally I'm able to solder and hopefully with some advice I can make these threaded connections without any hidden leaks in the wall.
Thanks,
1. Pipe dope or teflon tape?
2. Are there any general rules of thumb on how tight to tighten these kind of fittings?
I'm fairly new to plumbing skills.....finally I'm able to solder and hopefully with some advice I can make these threaded connections without any hidden leaks in the wall.
Thanks,