"Adam Preble" wrote in message
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Based on advice in a prior thread, I swapped out my bad undersink shutoff
valves, and replaced them. For the replacement, I installed compression
fittings and an adapter for valves to thread into. I am getting dripping
where the valve threads into the adapter.

It doesn't seem like I should have to keep tightening as much as I am. I
hurt my right thumb recently, so I don't have the strength I could right
now, but I still have it very secure. Is there something I need to help
seal? I'm wondering if rubber washers or some kind of putty needs to be
applied.

If it's just elbow grease, then I probably need a better (longer)
adjustable wrench so I can torque these things up.

My other problem is the existing connections to everything assume the
valves are oriented a certain way. If I keep turning the valves, I can no
longer make these connections. I have a hard time believing tightening is
my only optio

I am, guessing the threaded joint is dripping. Try this remove it put
Pipe dope on threads, then put 5 to 7 wraps of Teflon tape clockwise, then
put pipe dope on that Then put back together. If the Compression fitting is
leaking Take apart dope the threads and the feral.