catmandoo... with all due respect. I will *never* use dope again. Teflon tape. I know it is an age-old debate. But I will *never* stray from my Teflon.

larry... what do ya mean? take it apart again? the leaker, I fixed by replacing the nipple and using tape. all is well with that one now. the other one is the one that I'm worried about. that is the one that still has the joint compound. the problem is she isn't leaking... so, like you said, I'm wondering if I should leave it be.(?)