Split Nut Tightening

[rayf01]

I have to put on two new split nuts on either end of the spa pack. Should A guy use some type of lubricant on the piping threads to make it go on easier when turning it? Also, how tight do they have to be, I watched a video and a guy used a specific wrench to tighten them, which I do not have. I was going to attempt it by hand.

When I took it apart, I didn't know they went on by turning, so I just unscrewed the screws and split the nut apart.

[Tman122]

I have to put on two new split nuts on either end of the spa pack. Should A guy use some type of lubricant on the piping threads to make it go on easier when turning it? Also, how tight do they have to be, I watched a video and a guy used a specific wrench to tighten them, which I do not have. I was going to attempt it by hand.

When I took it apart, I didn't know they went on by turning, so I just unscrewed the screws and split the nut apart.

https://www.mkmpoolspa.com/aladdin-magic-lube-o-ring-lubricant-1-oz/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1tDaBRAMEiwA0rYbSO1s5h20RiNNR173ZP1OiLCxs4fGO8WbT0Bim3Km5Lhr2DN0XHZnsRoCxJEQAvD_BwE

[Sam]

Sometimes you can do it by hand and get it tight enough but you may just need to buy a set of large slip joint pliers.  You don't need to put anything on the threads.