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Teflon Tape
Hi All,
I am finally getting to doing a little plumbing with my tank. I am following the ideas that someone had posted for a closed loop. The directions call for Teflon Tape. So I was wondering what is so special about this tape? Thanks, CaptK |
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05-19-2003, 08:06 PM
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You can use it on Threaded pvc connections to help make them water tight.
hth, David |
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05-20-2003, 01:19 AM
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Woould you post the post hehehe
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05-20-2003, 10:02 AM
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05-20-2003, 10:06 AM
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Re: Teflon Tape
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05-20-2003, 11:12 AM
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Most may know this already but the important thing w/ teflon tape is to make sure that the end of the piece you put on the pipe thread goes with the thread path not against it or your teflon tape will backlash and not make a good seal.
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05-27-2003, 12:09 AM
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scubadude is absolutly correct on this matter. To make it easy for people not familiar with the concept, do it as follows whither you are right handed or not.
Hold the piece with the thread in your left hand with your left thumb over the thread. Hold the roll of teflon tape in your right hand with about two inches of tape off the roll. The lose end of the tape should be coming off the bottom of the roll. Place the end of the roll under your left thumb to hold it in place and wrap the thread in a clockwise direction around the thread with a little tention. When you cover the end by your thumb get your thumb out of the way and continue to wrap AT LEAST FOUR WRAPS. More is better! Teflon tape is CHEAP! Tearing you plumbing apart to fix a leak is a pain in the grass. Six even eight wraps are better. The teflon compresses right into the threads. Do it right the first time and you will not have a problem. There's another reason to use teflon tape, it's non-toxic!!! That's the lesson for tonight kiddies. Don't forget, tomorrow is the test! |
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05-27-2003, 02:38 AM
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The #1 thing I find when there is a leak using teflon tape is that there is only one or two wraps. Be sure to wrap the threads 5-6 times.
HTH, Kevin
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05-28-2003, 09:52 PM
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Ok Amphibious, I've studied and studied and now I'm ready for the test. Don't wait too long since the information is fresh in my head.
Actually that is a very good description of getting it right! Regardless of what is said, I use teflon tape whether the joint is submersed or not, better safe than sorry and if you do, there is no reason to wonder after the fact if a problem arises. |
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