Drip from valve threads -how to seal?

[Dinorocks]

I have a constant drip coming from the threads around my valve for emptying my pan. I tried to tighten it but it still leaks. Are there any high-heat resistant type of “plumbers” tape/putty available or other suggestions to stop the dripping?

Thanks!
Dino

[tbear]

Hi Dinorocks. I have a 2x5 flat pan and used regular old teflon thread tape. Ted

[blissville maples]

Stainless on stainless can be tough because the stainless threads dont pull to eachother and seal like say for instance brass or plastic., if that's the case get yourself some good Teflon. I use blue monster or go with a gas line approved Teflon. It is thicker and fills the threads better. The white Teflon is garbage and won't fill the threads the same, it isn't worth .10c in my opinion

[maple flats]

Blissville is right, Blue Monster is far better. Most plumbing supply houses will carry it, that's what many pro's use.

[West Sumner Sugar]

I always use a few wraps of tape with a brush of liquid teflon over that...a plumber taught be that and Ive never had a leak.

[DrTimPerkins]

Teflon tape for stainless fittings is thicker than for normal fittings.

[ir3333]

if it's not a large quantity don't worry about it.

[Sugarmaker]

If its not leaking, frozen, or on fire, your probably not making syrup! Just sayin.....
Regards,
Chris