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I think you guys are referring to the visible silver solder that is globbed on the joint (looks like glue) I did use flux and heated both the fitting and pipe well. I held the torch on one side and applied solder to the other (didn’t apply solder directly into the flame). So the joint was hot...

Yes used flux and soldered properly. They’re just a little messy. I didn’t wipe them with a wet rag etc. Just soldered them up good & tight & messy

Probably was, but I assure you this was the *final* time I was ever going to be putting this fitting together so overkill is fine with me :):)

SOLVED! First of all THANKS everyone for your help! Disconnected the male fitting, cleaned it well, applied 6 turns of pink Oatey tape in a clockwise direction, then a dab of Megaloc. That pink tape is very thick compared to the usual, but wow is it ever great! Wasn't sure 6 turns of pink...

Aha! Ok so seems that tape could be the missing link. I'll try 6 wraps of tape (correct direction) with dope on top.. will try first thing in the AM and report back on results. Thanks!!!

Didn’t use any tape at all. I tried using “sealant” but then figured it might be causing the problem. So I wiped it all off (there is still a small amount between the threads that I couldn’t clean out) and tried without any sealant. Leaked both ways Here is the sealant I used...

Hi all I have recently installed an automatic shutoff on my home water supply. I have all of the connections soldered and threaded properly, but one of them won't stop leaking. Look at the ball valve with the red handle. Coming out above it is a male threaded fitting that is then soldered to...

I think I understand what you're saying, but let me clarify something... You are saying I should Tee of inside the house, then just put on the sillcock as usual. So from that tee inside the house, you're suggesting I then run the pex down the wall and through the wall at the bottom? Then once...

Hello all, Had a seasonal home built last year. Home is located in Canada. So we shut the water off and drain the downstairs faucet in the winter when we leave. We don't fully winterize because we leave a heater on low all winter, and also we are there every few weekends (we turn on the...