Recent content by akerswater

Toes Hey thnx for both those links, the oateys "real tuff" has been wrking for you, with no problems? Yes i am familiar with a drip from time to time, and the easy solution is to tighten more. Your absolutely correct on the fact that most people crank it tighter,but thats not the solution. I...

I'll try that leak lock for sure, sounds like a winner. We use tons of brass fittings annually "literally" and thats alot of connections, so far my methods been wrking gr8. thnx guys akers Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

Toes Most of are work is outdoors, we specialize in water service replacement and side sewer repair. The red brass fittings i'm referring to are basic 90s,45s, tee's etc. As of jan. 1st these are all going lead free, and have been noticing the lead free is much harder. Not sure where to stop...

Ez-duzit That leak lock work gr8,do u use it dry on threads or thread tape with a light coat of leak lock compound? I know everyone has there own methods and products they really swear by. I have had gr8 success with thread tape and Oateys great white joint compound. I picked this tip up in one...

Littletoes, thnx for all the advice, sounds like you have been in the trade awhile with many stories to tell. As far as lead free i know many states are already there. In washington were just beginning to go that way. Have you or any others out there encountered problem with these new lead free...

Haven't heard of that one but JB weld would certainly do the job sounds like. Any other plumbing tips out there? Here in washington as of Jan. 1st were going lead free, any other states dealing with this? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

I remmember my uncle saying back in the day before plumbers tape they would cut there own thread and install dry. The water when pressurized would seep and rust sealing them up. Thats something how it was done back then. I heard when teflon came out it was called liquid gold because of its...

today very few plumbers take there time and really appreciate the fine art of true pipe fitting. Its sad to say that the mighty dollar takes precidence over quality workmanship. anyone have any other plumbing tips? thnx for info:) Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

Trick of the trade when making standard water fitting connections try wrapping teflon tape 3-5 wraps then a thin layer of liquid teflon. Once the fitting is tight wipe off any excess and your good to go. Got this tip from my plumbing agazine and it stops any little seeps, works great.

Re: what did you do in your garage today? Today I installed factory mud flaps and upfitting my newly installed Adrian steele shelving with liners. What i found works good for the liner is indoor/outdoor carpet. It looks great, absorbs any moisture during wet wheather with the door open and...