I have a hot water inlet valve from the wall to a faucet that spontaneously started leaking after years of no issues. I assumed it was the valve that was failing, so I replaced it. No good, it still leaked, and on further investigation it was a leak where the valve connects to the pipe. I reapplied the standard Teflon tape. Still leaked. Reapplied a bit more tape this time. Still leaked. I was going to give up and call a professional, but decided to order some old fashioned pipe thread sealant to see if that could help. It worked! The stuff is sticky and a bit messy, but it sealed the connection where the tape did not.
Maybe I'm not so good with Teflon tape. There was very little room to work, and I'm an amateur, so it probably wasn't a great job of applying the tape. That said, I was never able to get the tape to work, while this sealant was trivially easy even for me and it worked immediately. I definitely saved $100 or more over hiring a plumber, and I will be using on future simple plumbing jobs. Highly recommended.
| Brand | Rectorseal |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Compatible Material | Metal |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Color | Yellow |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Information | Tube |
| Item Volume | 1.75 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | The Rectorseal Corporation |
| Part Number | 25790 |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 1.7 x 5.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 25790 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1.75 Oz |
| Style | Compact |
| Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
