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Old 06-23-2013, 07:29 PM
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Thread Sealing

In my case the orientation just doesn't work. On one fitting, fully tightened is about 90 degrees past where the pipe is correctly aligned so more than a drip is involved. There are two other fittings that also leak but not as badly.

I need to consider a second best solution: a thread sealant. Most sealants available at retail are rated to about 400 degrees. I expect what will happen is that the sealant will hold back any leaking while corrosion takes its course and fills in the gaps. If I've got that right, then I should be good to go.

Alternatives are to shop around for piping that I can align or to use something like JB Weld.

Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.
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