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I am having issues with my angle stop leaking. What is better to use teflon tape or pipe joint compound? Can I use both? I used the teflon tape and it continues to leak just a drip every 5 mins or so.
4 Answers
- mdlbldrmatt135Lv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Try the Dope compound. make sure everything is completely dry. if that doesn;t work... the fitting may be bad.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Back side or Packing nut?? Packing nut is easy...open valve to half way, then tighten the nut clockwise then open valve all the way. Back side? Pipe Dope.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
sounds like the tape is worthless. use the compound