I purchased all the parts for a new pressure relief valve on my broiler (hot water heating system), I know how to assemble everything. But, the joint between the new valve and the old pipe weeps water. What is the best way to seal the threads? Is joint pipe compound good enough? The plumber who installed the broiler 15 years ago used a grey paint like substance (it feels slightly slippery to the touch) to seal the joints. Anyone know what this might be? Do I need to use this?
2006-10-24 08:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jack C 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go to a hardware store and tell them what you need to seal and they will show you the right product because there r a few different spray n seal .They r really worth the price and doesn't take a scientist to do it. goodluck i hope that helped.
2006-10-28 07:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called pipe joint compound. I find it very hard to seal pipe threads without the compound as it allows you to tighten more and with most of the joints now coming from China many have defective threads and require tightening almost to breaking point before sealing.
2006-10-24 09:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by RoeB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pipe joint compound. Use teflon tape... that works well and makes less of a mess.
2006-10-24 09:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lamont 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loctite made a product that combines teflon tape and joint compound, its pretty common now, its like a liquid tape compound and is white
2006-10-24 10:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a plumber says "pipe dope"
its good enough but, you may add teflon tape first then apply the dope
2006-10-24 11:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by Specialist Ed :Þ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋