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    sfsisell Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 11, 2009, 02:31 PM
    Replacing a threaded outdoor spicket
    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.
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    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
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    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).
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    May 11, 2009, 04:17 PM

    Agree with posts above: teflon or pipe dope are both fine.
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    May 12, 2009, 12:39 AM

    Thanks Everyone.
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    May 12, 2009, 03:44 PM

    You are very welcome
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