Andrew Gabriel wrote:

Having just fit some yesterday and having the same problem I find
jointing paste smeared over the thread a minor miracle (I couldn't fit
PTFE since the [bath] taps were within a bloody cm of the wall).


Strange, as the thread is not part of the water seal on a tap connector.
If you put it on the washer, I might understand it.

Putting it on the thread may lubricate it enough such that it will do up
that bit tighter with the same amount of torque.

--
Cheers,

John.

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