how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it

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how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: john (MI) What is the best way to tighten a 5 1/2 inch nipple without gouging with pipe wrench
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Author: Wheelchair (IL) a strap wrench? What's the application? Best Wishes
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Author: john (MI) using the nipple for the pressure switch on a 1 inch brass tee to the well pressure tank. Could I use a galvanized nipple if I can't find a strap wrench
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Re: how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: Fixitangel (NC) The trick is to seal the threads with a couple wraps of "teflon" tape and a light skim of pipe dope. Then the brass nipple should seal just fine without torquing it down so hard that it distorts. Avoid galvanized on a pressure switch nipple.
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Re: how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) I use a wrench on the pressure switch itself, tightening both ends at the same time. The wrench never touches the nipple. Do not use galvanized.
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Author: hj (AZ) Why are you worried about wrench marks on the nipple if it is just for a pressure switch? if you are really concerned about them, tighten it by using a wrench on the pressure switch to screw the nipple in. Edited 1 times.
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Re: how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: hj (AZ) quote; without torquing it down so hard that it distorts. How "hard" would you have to torque it before it distorts, and how big of a pipe wrench would you need to do it?
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Re: how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: john (MI) the nipple is leaking a few drops of water at the tee. Trying to tighten to stop the small leak
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Re: how to tighten BRASS nipple without distorting it
Author: hj (AZ) Unless it is 'loose' you may have to take it apart and redope the thread. But, you are NOT going to "distort" it by using a wrench on it.
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