The Saturday Morning Plumber’s Quiz: Can You Name These 20 Hardcore Plumbing Tools?
In which direction must you always wrap white thread-seal tape around pipe threads to prevent leaks?
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Always wrap thread-seal tape (commonly called Teflon tape) clockwise around male pipe threads. Wrapping it clockwise ensures that the tape stays flat and tightly wound as you screw the matching female fitting on.
In which direction must you always wrap white thread-seal tape around pipe threads to prevent leaks?
Clockwise (the same direction the pipe is screwed on)
Counter-clockwise (opposite to tightening direction)
Double-folded horizontally before winding
It does not matter, as long as you use four layers
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