When it comes to fixing the leaks in your plumbing fixtures then the Teflon tape gets the preference as the possible solution. However, it fails to provide optimum output when the fixture is a high-pressure one. The excess pressure of the water makes the Teflon tape difficult to bind tightly to the threaded area of the pipe.
Such pursuit takes them to the services of a specialized compound known as a thread-compound. The thread-compound requires proper handling and often leaves the work site messy after its application. However, it's proved efficiency in case of high-pressure pipe and drains make it a popular choice among the homeowners and the plumbers.
It is quintessential for you to make the connecting pipe dry before using thread-compound. This is because the compound fails to bind to the wet surface of the pipe and hence, requires a dry pipe spread. Dry the pipe with the help of a towel.
Next, take the bottle of the thread compound and pour 3-4 drops evenly on the surface of the pipe. Use the compound judiciously as the excess usage may lead to a possible damage to the affiliated plumbing setup. Place one drop of compound on the threaded area of the pipe and spread it well. Pick up the face of the pipe into which the current pipe would be screwed and apply appropriate amount of thread compound on that as well.
Connect both the pipes to each other with the help of an appropriate-sized pipe wrench. Tighten the screws well such that the water doesn't drip out of the joint.
At this point of time, clear off some excess compound that may have crept out of the thread while attachment. Use a towel or a piece of cloth to clean the compound off the surface of the pipe joint.
Wait for about 10-14 hours and let the setup solidify. Once it looks well settled, turn on the water supply and check the pipe for leaks.
No leaks in the threaded pipe confirm the success of your assignment. Clean off the mess that was created during the application of the thread compound. - 30517
Such pursuit takes them to the services of a specialized compound known as a thread-compound. The thread-compound requires proper handling and often leaves the work site messy after its application. However, it's proved efficiency in case of high-pressure pipe and drains make it a popular choice among the homeowners and the plumbers.
It is quintessential for you to make the connecting pipe dry before using thread-compound. This is because the compound fails to bind to the wet surface of the pipe and hence, requires a dry pipe spread. Dry the pipe with the help of a towel.
Next, take the bottle of the thread compound and pour 3-4 drops evenly on the surface of the pipe. Use the compound judiciously as the excess usage may lead to a possible damage to the affiliated plumbing setup. Place one drop of compound on the threaded area of the pipe and spread it well. Pick up the face of the pipe into which the current pipe would be screwed and apply appropriate amount of thread compound on that as well.
Connect both the pipes to each other with the help of an appropriate-sized pipe wrench. Tighten the screws well such that the water doesn't drip out of the joint.
At this point of time, clear off some excess compound that may have crept out of the thread while attachment. Use a towel or a piece of cloth to clean the compound off the surface of the pipe joint.
Wait for about 10-14 hours and let the setup solidify. Once it looks well settled, turn on the water supply and check the pipe for leaks.
No leaks in the threaded pipe confirm the success of your assignment. Clean off the mess that was created during the application of the thread compound. - 30517
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