Threaded joints leaking. Should I start over? - Page 2

CindyK · 09/10/2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by homer1475

Never seen the rectorseal. I have always used the oateys pipe thread compound, which is fine for ABS plastic.

I think I saw Oateys at HD also, I'll look again, thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Muscle

I'd be careful with that one ... according to the manufacturers website they recommended against using this on ABS plastic which the majority of bulkheads are made of. PVC use only seems fine though.

Thanks,
Harry

I got these quotes out of order...but thank you for the heads up! Good to know.

Estanden · 09/11/2016, 09:44 AM

+1 on Oatey's.

I work in construction and we have to test all of our pipes to 150 psi minimum. We use pipe thread compound applied over teflon tape to ensure no leaks occur.

Bluefish9 · 09/13/2016, 04:49 AM

Im probably too late too this but want to offer something that will help everyone. Use Oateys FAST TAPE. Its a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Take 3 wraps and say goodbye to leaks. Its really heavy duty, thick and sticky stuff. I swear by the stuff

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E572 · 09/13/2016, 05:18 AM

I had the same drip on my return, I had tightened it way to tight and bought another and finger tightened it a quarter turn no more leaks.

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lynchmob3000 · 09/13/2016, 11:49 AM

Ditch all the threads and do slip pvc with red hot glue. This is the reason they don't use threaded in house building or even irrigation bc it's always a weak point. I wouldn't trust even one under my tank!

09/11/2016, 09:44 AM	#27
Estanden Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 17	+1 on Oatey's. I work in construction and we have to test all of our pipes to 150 psi minimum. We use pipe thread compound applied over teflon tape to ensure no leaks occur.

09/13/2016, 04:49 AM	#28
Bluefish9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 225	Im probably too late too this but want to offer something that will help everyone. Use Oateys FAST TAPE. Its a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Take 3 wraps and say goodbye to leaks. Its really heavy duty, thick and sticky stuff. I swear by the stuff Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/13/2016, 05:18 AM	#29
E572 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 58	I had the same drip on my return, I had tightened it way to tight and bought another and finger tightened it a quarter turn no more leaks. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

09/13/2016, 11:49 AM	#30
lynchmob3000 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elverta Posts: 635	Ditch all the threads and do slip pvc with red hot glue. This is the reason they don't use threaded in house building or even irrigation bc it's always a weak point. I wouldn't trust even one under my tank!