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    Dec 9, 2007, 04:55 PM
    Hot water tank inlets leaking
    My father and I installed a new water heater this weekend and the cold water inlet and hot water outlet is slowly leaking, how do I fix this problem?
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    Dec 9, 2007, 05:38 PM
    Did you use pipe sealer on the threads?
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    Dec 9, 2007, 05:44 PM
    Yes, we did use Teflon, do you think I overdid it with the tape or overtighten it maybe?

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    Dec 14, 2007, 11:46 PM
    How many wraps?

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