On 23/02/2017 20:26, Fredxxx wrote:
On 22/02/2017 16:59, John Rumm wrote:
On 22/02/2017 16:05, DerbyBorn wrote:
wrote in news:6e07a80c-d49f-477e-ba82-
:

On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:48:05 PM UTC, Chris Green wrote:

Well basic mistake one to my mind is using PTFE tape with compression
joints. PTFE and compression joints don't mix -

The apprentice uses it without thinking.
The journeyman avoids it without thinking.
The master uses it thoughtfully.


I've never had a problem with it.




It is slapping it onto the treads thinking it will improve the seal
that is
so wrong.

Is anyone suggesting that?

I find many do, or use as the reason why they are using PTFE tape, often
fully covering the olive as well.

Covering the olive will alter the sealing properties, and can be used to
fix some categories of leak.


--
Cheers,

John.

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