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sfsisell
May 11, 2009, 02:31 PM
Simple question. In between the lead pipe coming out of the wall and the brass/copper spicket; Should I use Teflon tape or some other sealant.

afaroo
May 11, 2009, 02:46 PM
You can use teflon tape or pipe dope no problem.
Using a combo of Teflon tape with pipe dope on all metallic male water fitting and pipe, this ensures it will have a positive seal each and overtime, good luck.

John

mygirlsdad77
May 11, 2009, 03:36 PM
You got a great answer from Afaroo. Either teflon or pipe dope, or both(if both, put on a few wraps of teflon tape first then coat it with pipe dope).

Milo Dolezal
May 11, 2009, 04:17 PM
Agree with posts above: teflon or pipe dope are both fine.

sfsisell
May 12, 2009, 12:39 AM
Thanks Everyone.

mygirlsdad77
May 12, 2009, 03:44 PM
You are very welcome