Install a screw-on fitting on the water pipe.
Installation should include the following steps:
- Assemble tools and equipment.
- Turn off the water.
- Clean the threads and check for damage.
- Apply the pipe thread sealant or thread-seal tape to threads on the pipe.
- Start the fitting by hand, turning clockwise.
- Finish the tightening with a pipe wrench.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the relevant safety precautions/procedures for installing a screw-on fitting on a water pipe?
- What tools are required to install a screw-on fitting on a water pipe?
- What is the purpose of using pipe thread sealant or thread-seal tape on threaded joints?