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How can use instead of Teflon Tape to seal the 4 threaded joint on galvanized air lines?
You can use pipe thread sealant aka "Pipe Dope" you can get this at most hardware stores.
Should you use teflon tape with plastic to plastic threads?
Teflon tape can be used on any type of liquid joint. However, it is strictly speaking a lubricant, NOT a sealant, and is a cheap and nasty way of sealing joints. - The proper sealant for any liquid pipe joint is a pipe joint compound such as Whitlam's or Oatey's Blue Joint Compound.
How do you loosen a pipe joint that has Teflon tape on it?
With a wrench
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
How to dope copper to copper connections?
Teflon tape, Hercules Pro dope, pipe joint compound and quick wick , Pipe joint compound without quick quick wick , Blue block ,Teflon paste
Can you apply heat to teflon tape to solder a copper joint?
Yes, you can. I had this very same question myself a few days ago. In order to answer it, I put a piece of teflon tape in the flame of a propane torch. It shriveled, but did not burn or melt and when I stretched it out, it returned to its original shape. I then made a sweat joint inches from a teflon wrapped joint with no problems. You sure want to be carfeul when doing this though. Teflon gives off extremely toxic gas if you melt it.
How do you seal cpvc pipe into brass fitting?
Pipe joint compound or Teflon tape
Is Teflon tape sticky?
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.
Is a threaded gas fitting allowed to be inside a wall space in any circumstance?
Yes you can run threaded gas fittings in any wall. Just no mechanical joints, (unions, flared fittings ect.). Just make sure you test the line with air. Our company tests at 20lbs and usually leave it overnight to see if there's a drop. This is plenty because you gas line usally only produces a couple pounds of pressure or less. Use teflon tape and pipe dope on every joint. BEFORE using "Teflon" tape make sure it the type approved for the type of "gas" your using. The white Teflon tape is NOT approved in many places as approved for gas service
How do you join steel pipe to coupler for leak free joint?
Welding, Brazing ,threading with Teflon tape (unless it is gas)
What is the purpose of sealing the edges of the repair with an appropriate joint sealant material?
provides added protection from water infiltration
What is a ground joint union for gas lines?
Ground joint unions are used to make new connections to threaded gas piping systems (tapping into an existing gas line).
