An early use of Teflon was in the Manhattan Project to coat valves and seals in the pipes holding uranium hexafluoride at the at Oak Ridge uranium enrichment plant in Tennessee.
Teflon tape is commonly used to join pvc pipes in order to prevent leaking at the joints.
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.
Teflon tape is a solid.
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Teflon tape is very strong and can withstand high usage. It is commonly used for plumbing purposes such as sealing air and water from leaking from pipes.
Pipe dope better solution than tape.
If you are running natural gas or propane, gas teflon tape. Otherwise, any white teflon plumbers tape is fine.
Many fittings, except unions, require the use of teflon tape.
Teflon tape is a solid.
Teflon tape is a staple in any plumbers tool box. The tape is water proof and does not gum up, causing problems with connection.
A bit of teflon tape can work wonders.
I believe around the 1970's
No, teflon tape is not sticky and that's for a good reason. -Most people think of teflon tape as a sealant. However it was originally intended for plumbing use as a sealant AND a lubricant so you can get a tighter connection on the pipe joint.