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rhys
 
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Default Stuffing box packing

On 14 May 2006 06:17:51 -0700, "Keith"
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I've also been using it for about 5 years and it's great stuff. After
the initial adjustment, I've only had to tighten the nut a couple of
times, maybe 1/8 turn each time.


That pretty well matches my experience. I just did maintenance in that
area and the three loops I put in back in 2000 are still fine. I still
let a few drips in, however, as I was told not to run teflon "flax"
dry.

R.