do eyeball returns need thread tape

[tagteamcomputing]

I recently had a leak fixed in my pool and when the repair guys put the return eyballs back in they did not use thread tape. However, I can see that there was thread tape there before. Should i take them back off and put thread tape around the grooves?
Also, they left one of them about 1/3 of the way unscrewed. Do they need to be screwed tight to the wall?

Thanks

 

[duraleigh]

No need to waterproof that joint really. I would skip the tape.

1/3 of the way unscrewed would bother me......can you snug it down?

 

[tagteamcomputing]

Ok, I wont bother with the thread. Yes, I can snug it down. I will just have to take the top off and then adjust the eyeball and screw it in with the channel locks.

 

[cfherrman]

Teflon really helps when you take it out the next time.

 

[duraleigh]

Teflon really helps when you take it out the next time.

That's a good point. No need to waterproof it but the lubrication teflon provides would be helpful