I always put a dab of dope in the female part, and wrap the male part
with tape STARTING at about the 2nd. or 3rd. thread back from the end.
Keeps the tape out of the system, and those first couple of threads
don't do much anyway on tapered pipe fittings.

Upscale wrote:
I've just picked up a new portable compressor, hose and an array of fittings
~ all connections will be brass to brass. 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?

Thanks.