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JFG
post May 8 2018, 02:42 PM
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Again. The joints at the tank where the tails bolt on are leaking again. I've tried allsorts.

What else?
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TravisNeff
post May 8 2018, 02:44 PM
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Do you have the fiber sealing washers on the fittings?
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iankarr
post May 8 2018, 07:40 PM
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Also make sure the brazing surrounding the flanges on the pipes isn’t cracked from over-tightening
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post May 8 2018, 08:35 PM
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I think I used Teflon washers.
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post May 8 2018, 11:55 PM
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I've tried various materials and combunations. I currently have aluminiun washers in the joint. They sealed at first but now the joint is seeping.
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