I'd believe that it would take time to learn out to tighten fittings properly. I've done it enough times and always have trepidation about it.
My two cents: In my limited experience, there is a right way and a wrong way to wrap the teflon tape. Maybe this sounds intuitive (it wasn't to me)...but it should be wrapped in the direction of the threads (as if it's getting tightened on as well). OK, thi is assuming I'm doing it properly...correct me if I'm wrong Lonny!
I'd guess the reason for this is that it all tightens together, not bunches up inside into a big mess. I've definitely had to remove fittings and put on new teflon tape before, and have had good experience doing so.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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