Loctite 55

[rocketmanbkk]

I used this for the first time yesterday on a compression that wouldn't seal.

Spot on

Excellent

 

[JCplumb]

I've got some, never used it though. You have to rough up the threads with your pump pliers first according to the instructions, never fancied doing that.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Really, I don't do that!

 

[rpm]

I've got some, never used it though. You have to rough up the threads with your pump pliers first according to the instructions, never fancied doing that.

Never heard that one, never had a problem myself. (Not saying your wrong mind).

 

[kozak1968]

I think it says you should rough up the thread but I never have and haven't had any problems. Its good stuff.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Just slapped it on bit, it really does bite.

 

[JCplumb]

I had a rad tail extension a couple of weeks ago that was an absolute bugger to seal, I considered the loctite, but ended up with 22 (yes 22!) wraps of PTFE, I went up in 5s from my usual 12 wraps until it held.
I think the thread roughing is to hold the loctite and stop it sliding out as you tighten the fitting. Will have a looksee at the loctite site, I'm sure there's a video.

 

[JCplumb]

No video, but it's right there on the website, step one - do the unthinkable to yoru fitting mg_smile:
Link

 

[Shower Engineer]

Here's the video [video]http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802627059713&msdsLanguage=EN_GB&selectedTab=video[/video]

 

[plumben]

I had a rad tail extension a couple of weeks ago that was an absolute bugger to seal, I considered the loctite, but ended up with 22 (yes 22!) wraps of PTFE, I went up in 5s from my usual 12 wraps until it held.
I think the thread roughing is to hold the loctite and stop it sliding out as you tighten the fitting. Will have a looksee at the loctite site, I'm sure there's a video.

22 I usually put 18 on as standard and I had one batch of cheap reads & valves that all leaked until I put between 36 & 45 wraps, used about 10 rolls of ptfe on that job