Fittings leaking

[OurTown]

Also if I could get them to seal I can't get my valve handles to clock properly. I could live with the one side but the other side I would not be able to shut off because the pump stand frame is in the way. Maybe if I used standard valves that had female threads on both ends and pipe nipples it would work. I'm trying to eliminate as many joints as possible because this is on my Cat 1010 spot free delivery pump with an underground tank that I had issues in the past with burning up low pressure seals.

 

[OurTown]

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-63...-1-inch-fnpt-line-strainer-80-on-20-mesh.aspx

 

[Randy]

For those hard to seal leaks I use "Leak Lock" https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-H...ping&msclkid=d855de63d8431c467406ba6186bc937a sometimes I'll build up the treads with Teflon tape and then put on the Leak Lock.

 

[OurTown]

For those hard to seal leaks I use "Leak Lock" https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-H...ping&msclkid=d855de63d8431c467406ba6186bc937a sometimes I'll build up the treads with Teflon tape and then put on the Leak Lock.

I built it up with so many layers of blue Monster tape that I had a hard time getting the thread started. It still bottomed out pretty easily but may not have leaked with good thread dope. I just don't like it.

 

[MEP001]

Can you not put a strainer like this in the tank? This will fit over a 1" thread.

https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-134-smc-3990610-basket-strainer-40-mesh-1-inch-mip-or-1-1-4-inch-barb.aspx

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

I switched from the white teflon tape to the blue Monster tape and I'll never go back! I've not had one leak issue since.

70885 - Blue Monster 70885 - Blue Monster 1/2" PTFE Thread Seal Tape

Blue Monster 70885 - Blue Monster 1/2" PTFE Thread Seal Tape - Blue Monster is not too thick and not too thin. It was developed by Mill-Rose in response to the demand for a higher-quality PTFE sealing tape that is easier to apply. It's rugged and has not been stretched during the manufacturing...

www.supplyhouse.com

best tape on the market hands down!!!

 

[MEP001]

It's definitely good stuff. I bought some regular 1/2" and some 1/4" wide so there's not any tape showing on the bay hose fittings. Three wraps and done.