Step 4 of 5 · Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak
Threaded joint seep
Threaded joint seep — step 4 of 5 in Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak. Shut water, disassemble threaded joint only. Dry threads, 3 wraps PTFE tape clockwise, reassemble snug not Hulk.
Free home & diy tip: Threaded joint seep (step 4 of 5 from "Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak").
Shut water, disassemble threaded joint only. Dry threads, 3 wraps PTFE tape clockwise, reassemble snug not Hulk.
Compression fittings: don't tape — replace ferrule if leaking.
You'll need
- Leak contained
- Correct fix applied
- Dry 10 min test
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