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Is teflon tape required on flare fittings?
No, teflon tape (and pipe dope, for that matter) should never be used on flare fittings. They are designed to seal without tape or dope, and may actually leak if tape or dope is used.
What type of Teflon tape do you use to join steel pipe to coupler?
If you are running natural gas or propane, gas teflon tape. Otherwise, any white teflon plumbers tape is fine.
Is teflon tape required on dielectric fittings where it screws on to a hot water heater?
Taape or joint compound on the threads the same as any other pipe fitting, but not on the threads where the two halves connect.
Are there codes for teflon tape for use with methane gas?
Yes
When was PTFE teflon tape first used for plumbing applications?
I believe around the 1970's
Is teflon tape required on flare fittings?
No, teflon tape (and pipe dope, for that matter) should never be used on flare fittings. They are designed to seal without tape or dope, and may actually leak if tape or dope is used.
Which fitting requires a the use of teflon tape?
Many fittings, except unions, require the use of teflon tape.
Can i use Teflon tape with brass fittings?
yes
Should you use teflon tape or joint compound on male PVC fittings for a swimming pool?
Teflon tape only, no joint compound. Two or three wraps is plenty... Yes agreed, teflon tape will make it easier for repairs in the future
Can you use Teflon tape on brass fittings?
Yes, but only if it is necessary.
Can you use Teflon tape on brake line fittings and can you use standard tappered pipe fittings for hydrolic brakes with Teflon tape?
You do not need tape on any flared fitting, brake or regular. The brake line and the fittings are different size and thread type than regular copper line and fittings. You can't mix them.
How do you apply Teflon to fittings?
It's real important to apply your Teflon tape in a clockwise direction which coincidentally is the same way you thread on most of your fittings.. If you apply the tape in an anticlockwise direction it will unravel as you screw on the fitting which will render it useless. To apply , this is what l find the easiest.
Is teflon tape necessary for brass on brass fittings?
Not necessary, but recommended along with pipe thread compound.
Is Teflon tape a solid liquid or gas?
Teflon tape is a solid.
Should you use teflon tape on an outdoor hose connection?
no.
Can you use Teflon tape on fuel rail fittings for a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
yes you just have to make sure you put the tape the same direction as the threads. Also be careful not to have the tape before the threads or you will get particles in your fuel system.
What type of Teflon tape do you use to join steel pipe to coupler?
If you are running natural gas or propane, gas teflon tape. Otherwise, any white teflon plumbers tape is fine.
