Date:         Tue, 28 Jan 2003 21:03:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben McCafferty <ben@VOLKSCAFE.COM>
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From:         Ben McCafferty <ben@VOLKSCAFE.COM>
Subject:      Re: '85 Westy Questions - Faucet replacement
Comments: To: Tracey <boatshop@INTERCOM.NET>
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Below,
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
http://www.volkscafe.com


> -When re-joining the screw-on fittings use plenty of teflon thread-tape as
> extra insurance against leaks. I had to really pile the stuff on.Especially
> important at that connection between the metal fitting and the plastic pipe
> (flexes in temp changes).

In the "gas" section of the plumbing department, you can find really thick
teflon tape, usually yellow or pink or blue in color.  Makes building up the
layers quicker.
>
> - Also consider buying a city water pressure regulator (Get it at Wal Mart
> for $10) so your new faucet doesn't blast off into space, or worse
> off...leak under the cabinet (which you never discover until it's too late)

AMEN.  You risk lines and connections as well.

>
> I never did get around to getting a key made for my city water inlet and
> still fill the tank by unscrewing the panel inside the rear cabinet and
> opening the top of the tank.
>

Is there another way to fill the tank?  :)  I just got tired of waiting for
the damn water to trickle in...

> Happy Trails
> Tracey E.
>
>
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