I'm installing a shut off valve under my sink. It will be attached to a threaded pvc fitting. My question is this, I used 3 turns of teflon tape as I was instructed to by the man at the hardware store and I tightened it by hand and then 1/4 turn with a wrench. Is this correct because it keeps wanting to leak? It's one of those metal shut off valves that the knob turns 1/4 turn to shut it off. Should I try to turn it to tighten it more or just take it apart and try again? Of course I installed 2(one on the hot side and one on the cold side), and the other one isn't leaking...go figure! |
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