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Might have different threads inside of bulkhead fitting, metric? Nontaper?Not a great spot to work lol. Had to remove the emergency to access it. Got the bulkhead cranked down half a turn past finger tight, but when I put the wrench on the PVC fitting, the bulkhead loosens.
Threads are definitely compatible. I have identical drops on both sides, left one sealed up first try.Might have different threads inside of bulkhead fitting, metric? Nontaper?
Wonder if you have a hairline crack?Threads are definitely compatible. I have identical drops on both sides, left one sealed up first try.
I have used teflon tape on threaded aquarium plumbing and bulkheads for 13 years. I’d be much more worried about the chemicals in pipe dope than cracking a bulkhead.First off, Teflon tape should never be used with pvc threads.....You'll potentially crack the bulkhead.
To use your terms, you need to use pipe dope that is specifically made for pvc threaded pipe.
Will refer back to this should the leak redevelop, thank you!Plasto Joint Stik is the correct product for threaded pvc. Second is silicone, last is Teflon tape. I too have used Teflon tape for years, but if you talk to the fittings manufacturer, they'll tell you not to use Teflon tape for two reasons. First it makes threads slip, so you will bottom out the fitting. Second after taking some Teflon (ptfe) tape off I realized that it actually will push apart weak threaded fittings making it worse if you have enough on there. So pick up a stick of
Plasto Joint Stik or use silicone as a bandaid.
Plasto Joint Stik is the correct product for threaded pvc. Second is silicone, last is Teflon tape. I too have used Teflon tape for years, but if you talk to the fittings manufacturer, they'll tell you not to use Teflon tape for two reasons. First it makes threads slip, so you will bottom out the fitting. Second after taking some Teflon (ptfe) tape off I realized that it actually will push apart weak threaded fittings making it worse if you have enough on there. So pick up a stick of
Plasto Joint Stik or use silicone as a bandaid.
I considered that, I call it "pipe dope". But I remember reading somewhere that it's not good for plastic fittings [emoji848]
I’ve used Plasto Joint Stik for PVC threads for several years now. Doesn’t harden and potable water safe.
Do you know what the difference is between this and Rectorseal T+2? Have you used both, so as to compare performance between the two?
Sorry, I have not used Rectorseal for comparison. After using Plasto Joint Stik and being so satisfied with—I have not experimented with anything else. I will definitely never use Teflon tape again on threaded plastic fittings.