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Home » DIY Encyclopedia » Plumbing » Pipe Joining Supplies » Pipe Joint Compound

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  • Pipe DopeAlso known as pipe dope.
  • Thick oily paste brushed on pipe threads before joining.
  • Prevents leaks, corrosion and makes it easier to disassemble.
 

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