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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.
What sealant to use on gas pipe connections?
Approved pipe joint compounds
What is the sealant used in swimming goggles?
plastic
Is plastic pipe the best product for new plumbing?
Plastic pipe is both affordable and durable, so using it for new plumbing is a good idea.
Is a plastic pipe an insulator?
Yes , plastic is a poor conductor of heat!!:) Metal is a good conductor though
How do you check a leak in underground pipe by radiation?
Pipe sealant that is often used as a boiler repair by Hercules chemical corp
Where should liquid teflon lubricants be applied to pipe threads?
Only apply thread sealant to the MALE threads of the pipe.
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.
How much does one miter of plastic pipe weight?
It depends on the thickness of the plastic pipe. :)
Can you glue a broken plastic pipe on your peugeot partner radiator?
No, not a good idea. Best to get a replacement.
What type of pipe thread sealant should you use?
Teflon tape is good. There is now a teflon liguid sealer also. The old pipe sealer is still good. I used a piece of radio solder last year to seal a water meter joint when I lost the meter seal. Be inventive.
How do you get a plastic bottle cap out of a pipe?
Cut the pipe and remove it, fix pipe with a coupling.
