Mr Fixit eh
DIYer
I haven't been on the forums for quite a while - no plumbing projects until now! Great site.
I'm installing a frost-free hosebib. I used a threaded adapter with 2 wraps of teflon tape to connect to the hosebib and then soldered the 1/2 inch copper to the adapter.
First try - small drip coming from the threads (about a gallon over 24 hours). Ok, so I was being a bit careful to avoid stripping the threads, so we'll try again using more force and an extra wrap of teflon tape.
2nd try - a tiny drip (about a cup over 24 hours). Hmmnh. So I thought I was being pretty forceful, but we'll try again with another wrap of tape and put as much force as I can before I think threads will strip.
3rd try - a teensy, tiny little drip (about 1 drop every 10 minutes - just enough to keep a cotton cloth damp). Growl, growl, growl
1. Would it be a reasonable solution to cut the pipe, tighten a bit more, then use a compression union to rejoin the copper line? If my tightening doesn't eliminate the leak, I can re-tighten the threaded adapter without having to start over.
2. Is it possible to strip the threads, or am I just being silly?
Thanks for your help,
Steve
I'm installing a frost-free hosebib. I used a threaded adapter with 2 wraps of teflon tape to connect to the hosebib and then soldered the 1/2 inch copper to the adapter.
First try - small drip coming from the threads (about a gallon over 24 hours). Ok, so I was being a bit careful to avoid stripping the threads, so we'll try again using more force and an extra wrap of teflon tape.
2nd try - a tiny drip (about a cup over 24 hours). Hmmnh. So I thought I was being pretty forceful, but we'll try again with another wrap of tape and put as much force as I can before I think threads will strip.
3rd try - a teensy, tiny little drip (about 1 drop every 10 minutes - just enough to keep a cotton cloth damp). Growl, growl, growl
1. Would it be a reasonable solution to cut the pipe, tighten a bit more, then use a compression union to rejoin the copper line? If my tightening doesn't eliminate the leak, I can re-tighten the threaded adapter without having to start over.
2. Is it possible to strip the threads, or am I just being silly?
Thanks for your help,
Steve