i need plumbing help!!!

opTIMus702 · 03/11/2006, 08:56 PM

i got the threaded ball valve and i can't seem to fully twist the adapter all the way in. i was wondering if it was okay and just leave as that or is there something i could do to it to make it easier to twist in.

power boat jim · 03/11/2006, 09:14 PM

Use teflon tape on the threads and thghten as far as you can get it with a pliers or wrench. Dont get it so tight you crack the fitting. even after it is tight there may be some threads exposed.

03/11/2006, 08:56 PM	#1
opTIMus702 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alhambra Posts: 125	i need plumbing help!!! i got the threaded ball valve and i can't seem to fully twist the adapter all the way in. i was wondering if it was okay and just leave as that or is there something i could do to it to make it easier to twist in.

03/11/2006, 09:14 PM	#2
power boat jim Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin, The big peninsula Posts: 2,100	Use teflon tape on the threads and thghten as far as you can get it with a pliers or wrench. Dont get it so tight you crack the fitting. even after it is tight there may be some threads exposed.