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Ok I tried not to but I can't stand it I have to ask. How do you imagine I might end up needing a fire extinguisher when I'm fixing a sodden drain pipe???

I mean... do I need to use a torch and do heatshrink tubing over the whole assembly or something? 
 @134318c2 @99419ca9 Water leaking out of badly sealed threads into the bucket of magnesium powder under the sink is the first scenario that comes to mind.