One: The number of turns of the binding tape to be applied to the corner profile.
"Coiled wire rope typically does not have a fixed number of turns, as the wire rope can vary in thickness from thick to thin. Generally, it ranges from 25 to 35 turns. The key is to ensure that the faucet or other components rotate smoothly without being too tight or too loose."
Two. Technique for wrapping raw material around the corner guide.
Step 1: Hold the corner trowel in your left hand and the raw material band in your right hand. This method follows the common operating procedure. It is important to ensure that the material band is wound around the corner trowel in a "clockwise" direction, which ensures standardized winding.
Step 2: Wrap the raw material around the threaded opening of the corner valve in a "clockwise" direction, with a minimum of 25 turns, and 25-35 turns being the optimal number of turns. Ensure that the raw material does not overlap or run backward during wrapping, and maintain its position in the center of the corner valve's thread opening.
Step 3: Take the angle valve with the pre-wrapped material band. At this point, use your right hand to neatly arrange the wrapped material band, preventing any detachment at the edges. Then, use your finger to press down on the material band from the front of the thread opening, ensuring that three thread openings are filled (This is the most critical step in wrapping the material band and is crucial for ensuring that the material band does not leak. Many people are unaware of this method and fail to follow it).
Step 4: Install the pre-wrapped elbow onto the water pipe's internal bend. Ensure a smooth installation process; avoid rotating the elbow repeatedly, as the raw material cannot withstand such movements. once the elbow is difficult to rotate, use a tool to rotate it 1 to 2 times more. Avoid excessive force, as this could damage the internal bend.
Step 5: Install all corner valves according to this method, then turn on the faucet and carefully check for any leaks. If there are no leaks, it indicates that the corner valve installation is complete.
Three. What happens if the corner profile material is wound incorrectly?
Because the raw material tape is wrapped around the corners and pipe connections to create a sealing effect, it should be wrapped in the direction of the threads. If wrapped in the opposite direction, the tape may be forced out, and even if it is forced into place, it will not be able to tighten properly when installing the pipe, which will affect its sealing performance.