Timeline for Does thread compound (dope) over tape prevent this kind of leak?
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| May 20, 2021 at 19:04 | comment | added | bobflux | Yes, the paste contains no granules. It's pretty thick. Make sure you get the one specified for drinking water fittings, that one is non-toxic. I've never had a leak with that, it's very reliable, but a bit messy. There's a kind of tape that does the same thing, it's fiber impregnated with dope, called "atmo seal". It's excellent, faster, and less messy. Also you will need to scratch the male threads. | |
| May 20, 2021 at 11:43 | comment | added | MonkeyZeus | Modern pipe dope contains granules which replaces the need for hemp/twine/wick. I am pretty sure you have to buy a specific dope to be used with this string method which does not contain granules. | |
| May 20, 2021 at 4:09 | comment | added | P2000 | First I thought this was a joke... dope & hemp. There is something like this in North America, called pipe wick. Comes on a roll like dental floss or yarn, unlike a big blond hemp wig as shown in the video. Isn't hemp more for high temperature applications like heat & steam? | |
| May 20, 2021 at 4:04 | history | edited | P2000 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| May 20, 2021 at 0:54 | history | answered | Jim Stewart | CC BY-SA 4.0 |