The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Personally, I would re-use it, but using a bit of Plumber's Mait
compound

I just did, just more tape on the screw joint, and re-tightened the
compression.it had a little bit left..so far...so good.

Tape on the thread?

:¬(


The water shouldn't be getting anywhere near the thread.
A few winds around the olive/pipe or some other form of flexible sealant
would have been a better solution.

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