Connecting PVC Pipe to Steel Valve?
On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:22:00 -0700, "Elle"
wrote:
I am re-plumbing part of my pool filter system. Previously,
a 3/4-inch metal valve was threaded to 3/4-inch PVC piping.
The PVC piping has a PVC male adapter, which fits into the
female threads of the metal valve. I am replacing the PVC
male adapter but find it is a very tight fit. A lot of
torque would be necessary to get it into the previous depth.
I have a 1.25 inch metal valve connecting to a 1.25-inch PVC
male adapter with the same situation.
Do I just use teflon tape on the threads and then apply a
lot of torque until each PVC male adapter inserts at least
halfway into its metal valve?
Thank you in advance.
(Posted also to alt.home.lawn.garden.)
I use Teflon tape in this situation.
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