Do I need to use teflon tape on the threads?
There are two types of threads on drip irrigation equipment, hose thread and pipe thread. Hose thread is the coarser of the two. If you try to join hose and pipe threads, one of them will strip out. On hose threads, no silicone tape and no sealants are required and almost all of our items are hose thread. There is usually a rubber washer with hose threads, a good example is your garden hose. You never need to use tools on our drip irrigation fittings. Hand-tighten only. Small leaks are common with drip irrigation fittings, no matter how tight, one reason they should never be used indoors. On items with pipe threads, use three wraps of teflon pipe thread tape from our online store for irrigation products.
