How To Replace A Water Shut Off Valve

[usernamemykel]

Insufficient Teflon, PLUS, he had the Teflon wound the wrong way. Should have been clockwise.

[needmorediesel]

slip-joint pliers? invest in some channellocks.

[unclematt3]

@HIT - Over using isn't a good idea, but I've done four or five turns for years and have never had a leak. One or two layers--and this fellow looks like he's barely using one--and I've had lost of leaks. YMMV, but every plumber I've talked to has recommened at least four turns.

[GADowney101]

Worst tool in the world he could have picked for screwing that off!

[VideoMenu]

0:39 - Is there a global shortage of teflon tape? Why so stingy?

What's your next how-to spot? How to film an ending to a video?

[HomeImprovementTom]

@VideoMenu Actually, too much Teflon tape will gum up the threads and could make it so you can't twist on the valve properly. A layer or two is all you need for metal-on-metal applications. A lot of plastic valves don't require it and Teflon tape can actually cause them to leak.

[VideoMenu]

Is there a world shortage of teflon tape?

[VideoMenu]

Is there a world shortage of teflon tape?

[SuperMichaelblake]

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