tlittleton
New Member
I'm in the process of a DIY remodel and have been dealing with a frustrating issue regarding the shower arm. I replaced all the plumbing and put in a new bath/shower valve. I've been using push to connect connectors and they seem to work great so far, with the exception of the drop ear elbow and the connected shower arm.
I have 1/2" copper pipe coming from the valve to the push to connect elbow (Sharkbite brand). I CANNOT get the threaded shower arm connection water tight. I have tried two brand new elbows and three different shower arms. I have tried teflon tape and that thread sealer paste. I have tried to be careful not to over tighten the threads.
I still have a leak. I'm using a Kohler shower arm and it has the standard NPT threads. I've also tried a couple of cheap shower arms and have had the same problem. Is it the Sharkbite connector? I've gotten it down to a very minor seep while the shower is running, but that is still unacceptable, especially once I put drywall back up.
Any advice?? I'm frustrated to no end at this point...
I have 1/2" copper pipe coming from the valve to the push to connect elbow (Sharkbite brand). I CANNOT get the threaded shower arm connection water tight. I have tried two brand new elbows and three different shower arms. I have tried teflon tape and that thread sealer paste. I have tried to be careful not to over tighten the threads.
I still have a leak. I'm using a Kohler shower arm and it has the standard NPT threads. I've also tried a couple of cheap shower arms and have had the same problem. Is it the Sharkbite connector? I've gotten it down to a very minor seep while the shower is running, but that is still unacceptable, especially once I put drywall back up.
Any advice?? I'm frustrated to no end at this point...