The biggest takeaway is that you need to wrap the tape in the same direction as the threads (the direction that the object gets screwed onto a threaded pipe).
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Knowing how to use plumber’s tape isn’t hard to learn. How to Use Plumber’s Putty (Blog & Video).You now have a “joint” that is sealed and watertight. You’re done - except for that last bit where you actually screw the shower head (or another object) onto the threaded pipe. Now take the loose end and make sure you tighten it around the wrapping and squeeze it tight.You want to wrap around the threads about 5 times (give or take a wrap) until all but the first thread are thoroughly wrapped with Teflon tape. Pull the tape tightly as you wrap around the threads.Begin wrapping the tape around the threads of the pipe - in the same direction that the shower head will screw onto it.Now unscrew the object from the threaded pipe and you’re ready to begin wrapping.This is critically important that you get it wrapped in the right direction. It should be going in the direction of the threads, not against the threads. That is the same direction you’ll want to wrap your plumber’s tape. Make note of which direction you are screwing on the object. Now take the object (let’s say it’s a shower head) you want to attach, and then screw it onto the threaded pipe you want it joined with.
In addition, wherever you use plumber’s tape, a great alternative is to use pipe dope. You can also use it to create a seal on rigid/hard plastic pipe joints that are threaded. For example, like in the video above, we apply it to a shower head that needs to join with the threaded end of the chrome-plated metal shower pipe. Teflon or plumber’s tape is used to create a watertight seal on threaded metal joints.
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