On Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:15:08 -0500, "Upscale"
wrote:

Do I need plumber's tape for these
fittings or should I be fine with just the brass to brass? I was wondering
what others have done?


Contrary to Lew's experience, I get better results wrt leakfree joints
using the tape than I do with the paste. YMMV, but some sort of
sealant should be used.

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA