Thread Tapes & Compounds - Hemp & Compound Kit

Thread Tapes & Compounds - Hemp & Compound Kit.This is probably the oldest and most established method of jointing threaded unions. Using jointing paste as a binder before and during the process.Wind thin sections of hemp string around the thread in the opposite direction to that used to insert the thread into the fitting.Experience will determine now much hemp to apply which should be sufficient to be able to screw the thread into the female fitting such that it only really starts to becomes tight as most of the thread is engaged in the fitting.Tidy the joint by removing any surplus hemp string and jointing paste.