How do you apply Teflon to fittings?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

1. Get some Teflon tape
2. Identify the direction of the fitting threads.
3. Wrap the Teflon tape tightly around the fitting threads, beginning at the tip and moving towards the head. Your Teflon tape should spiral in the opposite direction of the threads. This will prevent it from unraveling as you screw in the fitting.
4. If you have a long fitting, let the Teflon tape overlap itself about halfway on each turn. Do not layer Teflon tape more than three layers thick.
5. When the threads are completely covered, wrap the Teflon tape around once more, then break it off and smooth it onto the threads.
6. Screw in your fitting.
7. Reapply Teflon tape every time you remove your fitting.

Answer 3

You apply the tape to the threads in the opposite direction you will be threading on, making sure to keep the tape tight as you wrap it.

Answer 4

same as steel you just don't need it on brass and of course plastic fittings