10-06-2013, 11:57 PM
Seems to me that sealant is not wanted if they're threaded on and can be effectively sealed against the wall that way...?
I guess it's not necessary. All the how-to videos I've seen don't use it, but there's always garbage on the wall, behind the spout. But as long as water is not getting behind the tile or whatever, I guess it's not a problem.
Teflon tape seems like a bad idea to me for the seat... seems like it has potential to interfere with the seating of the valve if there's any excess...?
As pliable as teflon tape is, It would take a *lot* of excess to keep the valve from seating properly. My feeling is when you're dealing with potential water leakage behind walls, teflon is not a bad thing.
Strictly speaking, it's probably not required, but I think it's a good idea anyway. And it will probably make remove the valve a little easier when its time comes
I guess it's not necessary. All the how-to videos I've seen don't use it, but there's always garbage on the wall, behind the spout. But as long as water is not getting behind the tile or whatever, I guess it's not a problem.
Teflon tape seems like a bad idea to me for the seat... seems like it has potential to interfere with the seating of the valve if there's any excess...?
As pliable as teflon tape is, It would take a *lot* of excess to keep the valve from seating properly. My feeling is when you're dealing with potential water leakage behind walls, teflon is not a bad thing.
Strictly speaking, it's probably not required, but I think it's a good idea anyway. And it will probably make remove the valve a little easier when its time comes