can anyone help re: C-PVC HEATER 'NIPPLES' QUESTION

[Kinguni]

Use more tape. 4 to 5 layers and then hand tighten. If it stll drips you need more tape.

[tenax]

i wondered about that or if it would just tear if i applied more..will check that out.

[sevver]

Don't be afraid to hit it with a pipe wrench a bit. Just be careful, there is no reason for you to only go hand tight.

[tenax]

except i tried and no luck gripping that sucker with a pipe wrench..just slipped right over

[sevver]

Are your pipe wrenches worn out?

[tenax]

i don't think so..haven't used it that much..maybe i didn't tighten enough due to worry about wrecking the nipple

[matt4x4]

Teflon tape does almost nothing when used in 2 layer applications, 5-8 is MUCH better.
I've found that the only way a pipe wrench slips is if it is being used backwards, it does not compress that way.