WH drain plug

[cekkk]

It's dripping, about one drop a minute. Messy and annoying. A new plug didn't stop it. Can't use an oversized plug like on an oil pan. Any harm in trying silicon plumber tape? Other ideas?

[WinnieView]

Plumber tape should take care of it.

[gijoecam]

Inspect the threads carefully. Over-tightening the drain plug can crack those threads. Teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads may help.

[tjpolsin]

are you using a plastic or metal plug?
inspect the WH threads for damage.

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by gijoecam

Inspect the threads carefully. Over-tightening the drain plug can crack those threads. Teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads may help.

X2. I've used the tape and it works fine.

[Jagiven]

X3,

3 wraps of teflon plumbers tape

[cekkk]

Tape it is, thanks.

[cekkk]

Update. The tape is working.