Re: compression joints

message from Dave Liquorice on 24 May 2004
Tight enough so it doesn't weep, but not so tight that the pipe is
distorted...

A decent rule of thumb is around 1 1/2 turns from finger tight. A
little bit of sealing compound, potable if necessary, helps to make
things slide better but isn't required to make the joint water tight.
 

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