> And on a seperate note, is there any "safety" advantage to using pipe > "dope" (grey stuff) on threads where fridge connects to LP supply? Neil: That's a compression fitting, so all the threads are doing is compressing the copper tube to the flange. A little lube to make tightening/untightening easier, if needed, but if it leaks, it is not because the threads are not dopey. Richard Boulder |
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