On Wed, 3 Aug 2005 14:26:11 +0000 (UTC), "Kevin Brady"
wrote:

Thanks for all responses

Ok - PTFE tape on the shopping list for use where a threaded connection
ITSELF is making the seal - i.e. Bib tap as per my original post.

ps...

If using jointing compound put on the thread of the tap so excess is
squeezed out of the joint, not inside.

cheers,
Pete.