can anyone help re: C-PVC HEATER 'NIPPLES' QUESTION

[sevver]

As a former plumber (sort of) I will say that the recommended times around with teflon tape that I have heard of is 6.

[tenax]

thanks guys..i think i've basically got it..managed to get the pipe to grab and put about 4 turned around..one still leaked just a touch..but it was so little i was able to put a smear of silicon on it and it isn't leaking anymore..came back from my vacation and no leaks (it was running 12 hours a day so a good test)