wrote:
Try a smear of boss white on the threads to lubricate them and another
smear around the olive. It works every time for him.

Yup that works (although Boss green would probably be better for
drinking water), but you do end up smelling like putty for many hours
after! Hence why the tape is quick easy and non messy.

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Cheers,

John.

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