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    Nov 12, 2007, 09:43 AM
    Sealing plumbing pipes
    How much pipe thread tape to use
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    Nov 12, 2007, 10:00 AM
    A couple of wraps around the threads should do it. I wrap the tape from left to right, (clockwise) on the threads. Good luck, Tom
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