Brass into plastic?

[curt61]

Got old submersible pump out and all the fittings on outlet are brass.The new Flotec pump has plastic outlet versus metal/brass on old one.Can I reuse the brass setup or do I need to get plastic....some teflon tape also?

 

[Valveman]

Yes you can screw brass into plastic. Just don't split the plastic. Too much Teflon acts like a wedge, and just pipe dope is too slippery and will let you tighten too far. Use a little Teflon and just the right amount of tight.

 

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[curt61]

Yes you can screw brass into plastic. Just don't split the plastic. Too much Teflon acts like a wedge, and just pipe dope is too slippery and will let you tighten too far. Use a little Teflon and just the right amount of tight.

Read a previous posting that says hand tight then 1/2 turn,sure the heck dont wanna crack it..done mechanics for years so do have a feel for things.....one last question,the Flotec pump has a check valve in the pump..so no need for my brass one,correct?

 

[curt61]

Thanks again for the help and info,great site...just going with built in check valve and going to finish up this morn,did find a pump protector also so hopefully get at least 10 years out of this new pump.

 

[curt61]

Let there be water!!