Wrap 2-3 turns of plumber's tape clockwise around the copper pipe threads to create a watertight seal. This step is unnecessary if your spout uses a slip-on connection with a setscrew instead of threads.
Step 4 · Apply Plumber's Tape
Wrap 2-3 turns of plumber's tape clockwise around the copper pipe threads to create a watertight seal. This step is unnecessary if your spout uses a slip-on connection with a setscrew instead of threads.