When to Use PFTE Tape, Pipe Dope or Neither

[@germsytoad9405]

This lady does a better job of explaining things than anyone on KZbin. She's awesome.

[@alexanderstefanini42]

Agreed. Only other person who does as good as Jeff of Home renovision

[@cbridge33]

I agree. Jane is the best hands down.

[@candidastelloh931]

Yes. She is my favorite

[@tjones020570]

I agree!

[@twokatmew]

Sure is. My favorite!! ❤

[@garytompkins6955]

Leah is just awesome! Her whole method of explaining is straightforward and simple and easy to understand! Good work!

[@cforn]

Man. That trick of wrapping the old ferrule with tape is a super tip. You know, like most people who can't always pay a pro, I've been a DIY-er most of my life. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. I can tell you it is ALWAYS educational to watch a pro at work. Thanks Leah!!

[@Vinvilland]

Seriously the best resource for a home owner. Jane is the AthleanX of her field.

[@silvursprings]

Leah is truly the gift that keeps on giving to DIYers! The Homeowner's Encyclopedia. We love you forever, Leah! ❤ Happy New Year! 🎉

[@cherylpa527]

You are an incredible teacher! I'm DIY girl myself, largely due to videos like yours, some ingenuity and a dash of confidence. I keep telling myself I should make videos to help others too. Thank you so much!! ❤🌷

[@georgen2793]

Another great demonstration video, Leah. No wasted time, just easy to understand instructions and all questions answered. Thanks!

[@LaughterOnWater]

Leah, I love your presentation style. You make it easy for anyone to feel confident with this kind of home repair. Thanks for doing these!

[@kristilee7006]

I love the way you explain things so thoroughly! Thank you for this video. I was stumped on my valve replacement project until I watched this.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Wrapping the feral with plumbers tape totally works! I have a handyman business and I ran into a feral that I didn’t want to remove and it was leaking. My buddy who is a plumber told me to wrap it with plumbers tape, worked wonderfully! Great vid Leah

[@tjones020570]

Thanks. I will do that even on my brand new fitting.

[@jennyjudge3790]

The bonus: Plumber's trick using the plumber tape works perfectly for me from using the old ferrules. Most plumbers said it wouldn't help, great to hear this from Leah. Thank you very much!!

[@bradster1708]

Another great and useful video. One tip I got from a Plummer for connections using rubber seal was not to over tighten joint as this would cause rubber to distort and create leak. Great advice considering many guys like to tighten the Cr#p out of any nut.

[@ConfiscatedZyra]

ya i've always been told to handtighten and then 1/4 turn and check for leaks

[@locker1325]

The best explanation by far. So easy to understand and presented quickly without superfluous vidoe production. Now please cover how much to tighten connections with ferrells. When to stop when not to stop tightening.

[@TheCodexMann]

So simple, but oh so helpful! I appreciate you breaking it down and making it very easy to understand. So many videos out there don't explain these things simply enough. Love your videos! Thanks again! 🙏

[@rumyseattle]

I love the way you teach. A gentle tone that makes it easy to learn. Thank you.

[@XRaimon]

Thumbs up if you never actually do these things but watch the video just to enjoy a nice lady explaining them. :D

[@AJB2K3]

Just had to change a shower and repair a hole in a water pipe using both compression fittings on old valve and push fitting on the new pipes and patch.

[@rocketrider1405]

But you never know when the know-how might come in handy; even if you're helping a friend one day. !

[@XRaimon]

@@rocketrider1405 The room for knowledge is the biggest room in the world. ;)

[@philliptoone]

Thumbs up if you already know these things but also like listening to a nice lady explain them. And sometimes I learn something new.

[@martingasca6735]

@@philliptoone yeah, you right buddy , I always watch her videos to learn something new!!!

[@vettriley675]

Hi, Leaha two things, thanks to you I tightened the compression nut and it stopped my water drip at the water supply line to my toilet that was dripping for a couple days. Also, I alone purchased and replaced my toilet. I tried to use a cheap snake from Harbor Frieght but it didn’t work for me that’s why I replaced the toilet. Love you you Leaha. And because of you I actually finished something I started !!!!!

[@dwaynes6806]

When I just bought my house about 4 years ago. I watched your video on changing the shut off valve for a washing machine. Your directions were very clear and straight forward. Thanks for sharing so much knowledge and helping me save some cash.

[@m.l.sokolauthoradvocatepub8699]

I feel so much more informed; and educated; and confident to take on this project! Thanks Leah!

[@nikifamme2587]

My problem was at 6:10. The new brass olive ring was loosing on the pipe, I also changed the plastic one but still the same. I didn't know how to make it hold tie on the pipe but you solve out this problem very simple and easily. Many many thanks for your video clip Jane . You're awesome. I wish you all the best ⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤👍👍👍👍👍

[@BIGGant]

OMG. my father in law has been trying to remove the cold water supply valve on my kitchen faucet for two hours. Banging, cussing, heavy breathing. He was cranking the rear but counter clockwise. After I held the front valve one quick clockwise crack in the rear and all good to go So glad I found this video. THANK YOU

[@RonaldMaio]

Ditto--she is so awesome---I've learned more from her than anybody---She not only knows what she is doing---she knows how to teach.

[@lionhrrt]

Your videos are very well detailed and have been very helpful to me. You have helped me get a lot of home jobs done. Thank you, very much.

[@paulkern9380]

Perfect - best simple explanation, and I’ve been doing this for 10 years. Wonderful video.

[@mwaguespack504]

I am a licensed master plumber and I use both pipe dope and Teflon tape together. Also pipe dope is used as a lubricant to allow for threaded pipe to get tighter. I use pipe dope for compression fittings as a lubricant so it’s not metal on metal grinding so much. PS I use my channel locks or handle puller tool to get old ferrules off copper. A used ferrule will usually leak even with Teflon

[@AStanton1966]

I watch another plumber on YT and he does the same thing using pipe dope with tape. Only he calls it "Fritz." He also puts pipe dope on the slip joints found with those cheesy drain pipes you thread together for sinks from the home improvement stores for the DYIers.

[@timhardman4764]

Jane has a great specialized tool for removing ferrules, it's compact, simple, great for operating in small spaces and easy to store but a little pricey at $40 delivered. see it in her video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2HMnKSwiN9gerM

[@bradlemmond]

Thank you Leah! I've been upgrading my basement and part of that included moving the water heater, washer, and dryer and adding a slop sink. I've been using Teflon tape an any and all threads for a couple of years now, without knowing why or when it should actually be used. I also figured out I was using the wrong fitting to screw my washer faucets into.

[@mikeyhau]

Thanks Leah for being the best teacher ever!

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

Once again, I turn to Leah for advice, and again, I thank you!

[@human1513]

This has got to be "the" best video explanation wise and speed of presentation that I have ever scene. And accurate.

[@alexanderstefanini42]

I love that you teach things most videos skip over

[@bobgreene2892]

Excellent camera work and a well-organized narrative. "Bonus" at 6:05 is especially helpful for ferrules which no longer seal effectively. Here is my own bonus tip-- surprisingly often, wrapping pipe threads with Teflon/plumber's tape, first, THEN coating the Teflon-wrapped pipe threads with pipe joint compound is the final solution. This tip comes from several experienced plumbers (who said they seldom had to repair their previous work).

[@RAINIDONTMIND]

This video is by far the best breakdown I have seen. Thank you!

[@prettythings3]

Excellent advice! Also, many kudos on your clear annunciation and excellent camera angles - easy to see and understand.

[@anthonyd.5140]

Leah, excellent instruction! I finally figured out ( my daughter did ) why I didn’t have a Bell for notifications. Thanks for another outstanding video.

[@timejumper8003]

Much love for the sealing up of an old ferrel trick. There has been many occasions where copper pipe coming out of wall is too short to cut and redo and in addition old ring has really embedded itself in pipe. Great trick!!! Happy Thanksgiving Leah and everyone else!!!

[@cd2smith]

Couldn't agree more - this tip has been a lifesaver for me in the past!! Great job Leah!

[@davidn.757]

Thank You! Yesterday was the first time I ever replaced a water compression valve (for my toilet). Unfortunately, it had a VERY slow but annoying leak from behind the compression nut. Per your idea, I wrapped teflon tape around the ferrule before re-connecting compression nut to valve. It worked! Not even a damp spot to feel. You saved me a sleepless night and a call to the plumber.

[@justinlink1616]

I've replaced a good number of shut-off valves before but I've just run into a situation where I'm getting a similar leak on one (out of four) that I just replaced and I can't get it to go away. I'm going to try and out now and see if it works!

[@yoya4766]

Very impressed with your presentation, to the point and comprehensive. Usually Black Americans on YT do the worst presentations, so its particuarly good to see yours.

[@raymitchell9736]

What advice to you have about tightening the connection? I'm sure there's a correct way to know that the connection is made tight enough so you're not worrying if it is going to leak because either too loose (and it may seem fine in the beginning but will start leaking over time) or worse: over-tightened that you mess up the compression fitting and/or strip the threads -- obvious that's wrong too. Thanks for the video -- always informative!

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Good information. Thank You. There are also a couple of different types of pipe dope. I prefer the type with Teflon in it. I found it always worked better for me.

[@athenahill8788]

I noticed my plumber used some kind of blue goop to attach pipe ("nipple") to water supply valve... Anyone know what that would be?

[@human1513]

@@athenahill8788i just used some. It has PFTE, teflon in it to help the threads move more smoothly as the 2 parts are threaded together.

[@human1513]

@@athenahill8788 "What is PTFE? What is Teflon™? What is Enflon® PREM? PTFE stands for PolyTetraFluoroEthylene, a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene with an enormous number of applications. PolyTetraFluoroEthylene is the chemical term for the polymer (C2F4)n. Teflon™ is a registered trademark and a brand name (Teflon ®) owned by Chemours (formally DuPont) and is used on a range of products. Teflon™ is not a specific chemical or product name...."

[@Brainhoneywalker]

Thank you so much for another clear, concise, and empowering lesson.

[@gorillalion6619]

You are the best. Thank you so much. I love that you started with what not to do. Looks like I do not need the Teflon tape with my compression quarter turn shut off valve. I used it and it leaked. I followed your instruction and it worked.

[@nml4546]

If you stuck all the way to the end, you saw Leah use plumber's tape around the ferril? (sp) to stop small leaks. Great idea to try if you have that problem. I actually had that problem (could not remove the ring, could not replace the copper pipe easily as it was very short sticking out of the wall, so I went to the trusty KZbin and found that using pipe joint compound around the ring would work, and IT DID. So that's another option for you.

[@simonchang5311]

you demoed and explained very clear with no misunderstanding. great job👍👍!

[@marie501061]

Everything looks easy with you Leah thanks for sharing.

[@13612]

Never seen the teflon over the ferrule like that...but have had those small drips that develop over a day's time when you go back for a followup look...I may try this, Thanks!

[@belindamanning9851]

Thank you. I never knew when to use plumbers tape so I use it on every valve or pipe I have to put together.

[@donaldbracciano832]

I use PERMATEX FORM A GASKET on pipe fittings. Never leaks. Use the non hardening one. Buy it at auto supply stores. Swear by it!

[@smilertiler1]

We have a product in the UK called LSX. it's a clear sealant that comes In tubes similar in size to the two you showed. I find in prudent to add a smear around the olive or on the thread of every compression join as an extra safeguard against leaks.

[@NightsMay]

The last tip was awesome, I bought a new shut of valve for the sink, and the new ferrule it came with wouldn't seal it, I guess the copper pipe become slightly bent when I removed the old valve or when I smoothed the pipes surface. I spent the whole day figuring out what to do for a quick fix, I watched this video and I tried wrapping it many times with teflon tape, but it finally worked when I wrapped it all the way down to the end of the copper pipe.

[@billmohr9989]

Leah, please add the bonus tip on your video about supply valve replacement. I actually encountered a leak on a ferrule when I was replacing a supply valve. It would have been handy to know this tip. In my case removing the old ferrule narrowed the pipe so that the new one did not fit snugly. I finally went back and used the old ferrule, but it would have been nice to know how I could have used the new one with some plumbers tape. At the time I watched your video on replacing supply valves which is why I recommend adding the bonus tip to it

[@swamisundaram]

Thank you Leah for explaining in detail. Made it so much easier. 👍

[@fishlanding]

nice tip about old ferrels - I didn't know about that but was able to tighten my connection enough to stop a small drip using a ferrel I couldn't remove anyway

[@agoodman2030]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS LEAH, YOU ARE MY GO TO GAL FOR HOW TO'S!

[@BobsWoodStuff]

Great video Leah. You are very good at explaining things and teaching concepts.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks so much, Bob!

[@dgriffin6074]

Jane, thanks. Your videos are always well done.

[@kcsunshine6416]

Thank you so much! I have been able to find one of your videos for each issue I have had.

[@FarmFreshIB]

I LOVE your videos. They are excellent for teaching people that are new to DIY.

[@fredharris4342]

I love you, Leah! Thanks for being out here...

[@rrich8371]

Great tips Ms. Leah. Pipe thread compound can get really messy? In my case, it is more like if you use the compound you will keep finding smudges of it all over your body for DAYS.... on your ankle, behind your ears, under your ring... hahaha. Seriously, it really seals well and really useful when you have to reach to install a fitting and it would be really difficult if not I'm possible to use Teflon tape. ☺

[@eternalfizzer]

This is brilliant. I hope you do one for when to use plumber's putty - I just spent a week attempting to install a tap and drain assembly with (a) the flimsy washers that came with it, (b) the washers from the old drain (which had putty on them as well because my dad couldn't get that one to seal) and (c) plumber's putty. I also removed the p-trap and sanded out the abs pipe so the new drain pipe would fit more easily. I can now change the whole thing out in 15 minutes flat. But I ended up having to reinstall the old broken pop-up drain because the new one was so poorly toleranced I couldn't get it to seal with any combination of methods. Lessons learned: 1. buy name brand 2. read negative reviews to see what the worst that could happen is (if it's discontinued, there could be a problem there) 3. have a bucket handy :-) 4. plumber's putty is pretty cool, but I still don't know how to make the finished job look nice.

[@markhorrocks2531]

Thank you for the bonus tip Leah! I have a leaky ferrule and was planning to cut the pipe off so I could put a new ferrule on. I will try the teflon tape first!

[@PreachTheWord1]

I liked the video even before I watched the video when I saw it was you because you know your stuff.

[@franl5585]

Good, clear instructional video, Leah. I knew some of this information from experience, but you explained the how and why. Thank you!

[@andrewyoussef2267]

Love your vids Leah. Thank you! What’s the difference between red & blue Teflon tape? I always use blue.

[@sablefisher]

I sort of grade previous plumbers in my head when I find Teflon tape wrapped around a flare fitting such as one a gas appliance- wrong , no sealant needed on a 45degree flare fitting,on the flared end

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Man. What CAN'T Leah do?! Great video as always. Thank you for posting this. :)

[@littlewolf947]

Thank you for verifying tapered pipe threads doesn't seal without teflon..also on my 2004 mustang gt the transmission drain and filler plugs are tapered pipe thread..I've notice alot of people don't put teflon on the plugs..they think just because it tightens it seals automatically..I've replaced these plugs back in the day and when opening the package from Ford it had pipe thread sealant on it..so yes we use teflon in the automotive racing industry and in the home..thank you jane.

[@walrus4248]

Wow, great teacher. Will try to watch more.

[@runemagic7]

Thanks for this very informative video. I have an installation I will be doing soon where the instructions specifically state NOT to use the Teflon tape on the threads and I didn't know why. Now I do :)

[@bjtx2246]

thank you for the very helpful video :) Please show how to fix a dripping outdoor faucet (for garden hoses).

[@ericheine2414]

Always on a 5/8 compression we put a little rectocele Number 5 on the rim of the valve. This provides a little lubricant for the farrell to seat properly. The rectoseal doesn't make the seal it's still a compression fitting it just provides a little lubricant so the farrell seats properly the first time.

[@modernarchive7502]

Perfectly informative and delivered at just the right pace. Thank you.

[@shadowandbosco]

Very informative - this was explained in very easy terms. I used tape for everything - now i know better - thanks

[@neelsnprayer]

What a GREAT tip at the end with the Ferrel ring of you can't get it off!

[@chelseadoyle8877]

You are so amazing!!! Thank you so much! I was fixing my sink today and this video saved my day!

[@rickbrown5055]

Jane i love you , you would have made a great teacher , thank you for all your talent

[@sallywalker699]

Wonderful video! I have a problem with the valve, but the leak is from just behind the valve handle .. can it be fixed, or does it need replacing?

[@enotdetcelfer]

Actually need this for a repair job under the kitchen sink this weekend! Thx!

[@baddad5781]

Again, all I can say is bravo,and thank you. Awesome video

[@timb.8230]

Leah, great video, especially at 6:06 with the tip about the tape on an old, stuck ferrule. I used it to solve a slow drip on a new line and ferrule too.

[@susie510]

Thanks for the "Bonus" tip. Just what I needed!

[@Chrislk1986]

Gonna have pipe-joint-compound stuck in my head for a while. Haha. But, truly, this was an excellent video. Great info!

[@munkytaint666]

great tips, cheers, Leah!! if you haven't already, i'd love to see you post some tutorials for plumbing with PEX

[@darrenm8172]

Always remember to wrap the plumbers tape on clockwise, otherwise it will unwrap itself....and that ain't good!

[@1806StoneHouse]

Great content! It’s perfect timing for me too! Did some plumbing recently 👍

[@jimroberts6176]

Hi Leah...Great posts. Question: What about removing the 3/8 ferrule? Is there a tool for that? Or just put some dope or tape around it?

[@gregfawcett5152]

Should you or should you not use teflon tape on threaded brass SAE flair fittings for copper pipe for Diesel fuel? What about threaded brass SAE fittings for fuel lines that are not flair fittings?...Best Capt. Greg

[@debraparker833]

Thank you, very informative. Do you know of any women plumbers in Sacramento California? Two plumbers cannot figure out why my dual shut off valve (under kitchen sink) connected to a copper pipe (in wall) keeps leaking. Out of $200 and still have leaks. Ugh!!!! Next plan - go after their Contractor's license if they don't make good on their work. So exhausting.

[@semco72057]

Those are nice tips and it reminds me that I need to replace the kit in our mother's bathroom toilet and the valve on the line coming up to the camode is too tight and I am having trouble getting it loose. I put in the last replacement and I must have tighten the valve too tight when I put it together.

[@seejanedrill]

Hello Sidney, it's very nice to hear from you. Hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

[@semco72057]

@@seejanedrill Thank you. I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving day also.

[@ACoustaDC]

Love this Leah! Great explanation, I think I am ready to replace my valve from to my toilet now, I will let you know how it goes. Hope 2019 is a great year for you and your family!

[@ACoustaDC]

Hey, I forgot to update you. It was a success! I had to make 2 trips to ACE but at least I didn't have to make 3 :)

[@cindycooper1197]

Thanks for always making things easy! I always go to your channel 1st! 😉

[@kathyandthedogs626]

Thanks, Leah! You explain this so clearly. You're a treasure!

[@TreeCamper]

You're the bomb. You make it so easy to understand.

[@thelevelcrew]

Hey Leah I have a couple hair line fractures on my toilets supply line pretty close to the actual valve. Can I replace the line without shutting the water main off…

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

The water supply line with gasket is not always water tight. Plumbers tape is required most times. Especially in South Africa. Thank You. Love your posts.

[@clovertx901]

Leah, can you explain why i had to use both tape and dope to stop a leak? I tried thin tape, thick tape, tried a couple wraps clockwise, a few wraps and couldn't get it to stop leaking. Someone told me use dope with the tape and it finally worked. Im just curious because it seems overboard.

[@newttella1043]

I was told to wrap that tape like 8 - 10 times. A couple of wraps is not enough.

[@clovertx901]

A plumber told me 6 with the thin tape, that didnt work, so i also tried even more times and tried the thicker tape. It doesnt thread well if its too thick. Tried it all still didnt wrk thanks though. But yea using both tape a dope did the trick.

[@newttella1043]

@@clovertx901 Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeithJones]

In Canada, I've heard the ferrule in a compression fitting called both a furl and an olive. I've never heard them called ferals before this video.

[@Wangster007]

6:08 I used this technique for a late night emergency yesterday, bc I watched this video years ago and remembered.

[@jennyjudge3790]

Work for me as well! I couldn't get the ferrule off, and it still leaked after replacing the new stop valve. Pretty happy to see someone gave this advice; most plumbers would say it's useless!!, it's really working!

[@Barbarra63297]

Great vid as usual! I would really like to see a demonstration of Amalgam tape on a leaky pipe, I've always been skeptical as to whether it really is a good temporary fix.

[@anonimushbosh]

It really does work and it's super quick. You stretch it, wrap it round a few times and - even though it sticks to itself and will by now be holding any water leak - finish off by wrapping with electrical or duct tape. If it's just a hole in a straight pipe that'd be a permanent repair, whereas if it was a connection or something fiddly and you don't want to risk it, it should easily last long enough to get a plumber in.

[@jorrba3934]

Leah, working with plumbing is one thing i don't enjoy. I'm so bad at it. But this was very good info. I'm sticking with wood work. :) Thanks.

[@frankmontez6853]

I worked with a verrry good plumber and he always used both pipe dope and thread tape . 3-5 times around it . I've often used both too , but if I get lazy I use one . Depends . I'm here because I tend to get rusty ( memory ) and need to refresh it . It helps to reactivate what I already know .. Yeah been in construction most of my adult life . Semi skilled in a few areas