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    enrique623 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 20, 2009, 09:08 AM
    Dishwasher post-installation slow leak
    Installing dishwasher - very slow leak in compression elbow on the non-compression side that hooks up to the dishwasher I wrapped teflon tape around the threads twice and tightened as much as I could - should I have wrapped tape three times? - help! Thanks.
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    Nov 20, 2009, 11:26 AM
    Hi Enrique...

    Back the fitting out and wrap teflon around the threads 6 times... then tighten it all back up. DO NOT overtighten.

    That should be all you need to do here. Let us know how you make out... O.K.?

    MARK
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