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For some reason the brass nut wouldn't budge. At all. So it ended up breaking the fitting. Or perhaps better said: I ended up breaking the fitting. :) Interesting that the Uponor stop valve has an unscrew-able end. I'm just a DIY'er, but it seems like a bad design. Anyway, I went out and bought...

So, I am installing a new dishwasher at my house. Pex line under the sink connected to old copper line, which is being replaced. But when I attempt to disconnect the copper sitting, the male threaded piece on the 1/4 stop also starts unthreading. Even though the 1/4 is off water begins flowing...

For closure's sake, and anyone else who's reading this and plagued by a similar problem, I solved it with about 3 rotations of teflon tape(maybe 4) and a little smear of pipe joint compound(aka pipe dope). I tightened each connection really snuggly, but didn't hunker down on it. I think...

So would the troubleshooting process entail simply trying a thinner washer between the barrel and stem? Fun, no. Learning a lot, yes.

Much clearer to me now. Thanks. (The stem that I bought was packaged with the barrel. So I assume they're a good match.) So you think if the brass washer is too thick, there's a chance the rubber washer on the front of the stem isn't making a good connection?

Redwood - not sure I follow. There's a pretty thick rubber washer that came with the new stem... it rests between the stem and the wall pipe(is barrel the proper name for the wall pipe?). Are you suggesting that washer might be too thick?

The gasket is definitely there. I did apply a little silicone grease to that gasket. That wouldn't be a problem would it?

And the battle rages on! Thanks for all the help thus far. As it turns out, I needed to replace the stems on both faucets(hot & cold), so I've been able to use a different flange that comes with proper escutcheons. New problem: I have the new stems installed, but the hot faucet now leaks...

Edit: Got it. Did a little research. Anyone have any recommendations about a good supply shop in Portland, Oregon? HJ - excuse my ignorance, but when you say escutcheon nipple, exactly what part of the faucet assembly are you referring to? (I'm trying to envision what part would be 12". I...

I've installed a new tub surround in a 1948 duplex. As a result, the flange that covers the stem and packing nut will no longer attach properly. I've included a photo of the faucet handles before the new tub surround was installed. The problem is the new surround is thicker, and the threaded...

DuWayne: Thanks for the info, I'll try reconnecting using more teflon tape. If that doesn't work, I'll add a little dope. You got it Redwood... 1948 duplex: galvanized steel in the walls.

Thanks for the replies. Jimbo: You're correct about the materials except for the nipple: it's galvanized steel. I've never used pipe joint compound/dope... I'll go buy some. It just brushes on? Does it matter if the stop valves are pointing up? If so, how do I orchestrate it so that...

I just installed new 1/2" nipples in the supply lines for a bathroom sink, along with new stop vales on each nipple. Now I have 2 leaks: One where one of the nipples connects to the elbow joint inside the wall (In this case, the connection between the nipple and the joint is right at the...