On Sat, 11 May 2013 23:37:04 +0200, nestork wrote:

If people used a
thread sealant instead of pipe dope or teflon tape, there wouldn't be
the increased splitting force on the female fitting

Your summary was fantastically well written and easy to follow!
(much easier than the original article)

It's clear I should not be using Teflon tape.

But which of the non-lubricating "sealants" should I be using then?
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12900978.jpg