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did I over tighten a union joint

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bennythepitbull
bennythepitbull Member Posts: 37
in Strictly Steam
Can a union joint be over tightened. I use no xtra force however it is popping out the collar or is this just a defective joint. it was a 2" union. Also anyone know of a website that has a good tutorial on steam piping? I am more concerned with the piping coming right off the boiler.  

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  • Joe V_2
    Joe V_2 Member Posts: 233
    It could have

    been over tightened and damaged in the past.  A 2" union would become damaged if tightened with a three foot pipe over the handle of a three foot wrench.

    New and defective?  I suppose that's possible but I have not come across one. 
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