Reddit reviews 1st Choice 1/4 4 Tape Thread & Fitting Sealant 1/2" x 520" Roll, White
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The professional choice for fool-proof thread seals on water pipe, air hose and plumbing fixturesMore effective, easier/faster/cleaner to apply than thread sealant or glueSimply wrap threads and apply fittings - no waiting for drying or curingFour rolls of easy-to-work-with 1/2" tape x 520 inches on each roll - over 170 feet of tape totalThis tape is so indispensable (plus it tends to 'disappear') we recommend ordering several sets
What we did at my house was get some:
craftsmen nozzles (lifetime warranty)
A roll of teflon tape for the threads
And some quick connects
No leaks, and is super easy to change hose attachments.
We had an epic clog in the bathroom sink once. The prior owners liked to cram hair down there or something. We ended up having to shut off the water to the bathroom, removed the piping, and manually scraping out all the goop and hair in the pipes. Then put it all back together and water test it. Took about 90 minutes and it has worked well ever since.
If you have to go that route get a pair of disposable gloves, one of those plastic drain snakes (about $2-$4 at HD), and a hook and pick set (saw one at autozone for $1.79). Don't forget some plumber's tape(just got some for $0.52 at walmart).
You can use either a big channel-lock pliers or an actual plumber's wrench (usually more expensive) to take apart the pipes, if you need to buy some measure your pipe sizes ahead of time. You will either need 2 of them, one to counterbalance your wrenching, or some other way to hold the other end in-place while you unscrew stuff.
Good luck!
As an aside: the amazon stuff I linked is waay over priced, but it lets you know what I am talking about, and I'm too lazy to find the best prices for stuff in your area.
I would recommend finding something like this Water Heater Pex
It's 3/4 so should be able to provide high pressure.
Also when I did my house with pex, I used Tape Thread on the water heater and still hasn't had a leak :)
Good luck