I have a copper female adapter soldered on the end of std 1/2 in. copper pipe that will be used to attach a brass faucet. Should I leave the threads bare when screwing the faucet into the adapter or should I use teflon tape or pipe dope?

This is being used indoors for the cold water line to the washing machine, if it matters.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Inventor93

I have a copper female adapter soldered on the end of std 1/2 in. copper pipe that will be used to attach a brass faucet. Should I leave the threads bare when screwing the faucet into the adapter or should I use teflon tape or pipe dope?

This is being used indoors for the cold water line to the washing machine, if it matters.

Thanks.

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Either Teflon Tape or pipe compound will do. Tape is less messy. Regards, Tom