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01-31-2020, 03:14 PM
Did you over tighten it
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01-31-2020, 06:50 PM
(01-28-2020, 09:00 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: Rector Seal - Tru Blue

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It won't leak again
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01-31-2020, 07:03 PM
It has been my understanding that teflon tape is a thread lubricant only, not a sealant. One thing that you never do is tighten a fitting a little too far and then back it off a little to align it = leak.
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02-01-2020, 01:43 PM
The union leak turned out to be a small leak in the valve body above the union. Replaced the valve now no problem with union. Thanks for the help.
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