Teflon tape or goop..?

[Mikey P]

I've never had much luck with the pastes or goop thread sealants.

I just found 4 leaks under my home sinks actually where paste was used..

What's your preference?

 

[Todd Millar]

Is this on a supply line? If so I have always used thread tape. Worked for a plumber when I was younger and that is how he did all his supply lines with no leaks.
If it is a drain we never put any thing on those just snugged them up nice and tight. They are not under pressure so no need for thread tape.

 

[Mikey P]

Fittings on the unit..

 

[Todd Millar]

I would use thread tape on the fittings. If the nuts are plastic make sure not to over tighten because they will crack.

 

[Mark Saiger]

I sometimes use both together

But that is on my truckmounts...

 

[dgardner]

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I sometimes use both together

But that is on my truckmounts...

Yup. I know several pipefitters that use tape then apply a little dope over that. This is on npt (pipe) fittings.

 

[Nampa Carpet Cleaning]

Hi Temp thread sealant works good.

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-5921...&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=lactate+thread+sealant

 

[Mark Saiger]

Hi Temp thread sealant works good.

http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-5921...&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=lactate+thread+sealant

I've used that too

I will check a tube (what it is) Butler sent me with my new rig.

Had it at the show just in case you could say...

 

[Josh]

Same as Saiger, tape then goop.

 

[dealtimeman]

We just us tape and never have a problem if it is snugged nice and tight, just don't over tighten and crack fitting

 

[Jimmy L]

I always get confused which way to wrap that tape

 

[Mikey P]

I always get confused which way to wrap that tape

Do you get it right 50% of the time?

 

[Blue Monarch]

Jimmy...it depends on which type you buy. left or right handed.

 

[hogjowl]

Wait ... I thought that was only screwdrivers?

BREVIK TOLD ME IT WAS SCREWDRIVERS!

 

[Mikey P]

I had a chimp get it wrong fives times in a row...

 

[Nate The Great]

Clockwise unless it's a gas line, then counter...

 

[KevinD]

Clockwise unless it's a gas line, then counter...

The only time you would wrap counter is on a left hand thread.

 

[Jimmy L]

Does Scott have a stupid video for this one?

 

[Mikey P]

Does Scott have a stupid video for this one?

Remember when Rob did an instructional video and wrapped it backwords?

 

[Kellie Hiler]

Definitely thread tape, but you can't go wrong with the ambidextrous brand. Pretty sure Home Depot carries it.

 

[jwfoulk12]

I always used tape until I was installing my little giant. I bet I redid the fittings 3 times with tape and it leaked every time when I cranked up the pressure. Finally I went to the hardware store and they gave me some goop. I've never had the goop leak but it's definitely a lot messier then the tape.

 

[GeneMiller]

I use a green paste called gasoila thread paste. Messy but seals anything. I bought it to use on a diesel fitting but use it on everything now.

 

[Nate The Great]

I use a green paste called gasoila thread paste. Messy but seals anything. I bought it to use on a diesel fitting but use it on everything now.

I believe my automotive friend used that on a gas line to a fuel rail... Good stuff, but having to wait 24hrs to setup and dry sucks...

 

[GeneMiller]

I waited on the fuel fitting but not on anything else. I used it on a air fitting that always leaked and it fixed it. I charged it right away and it never leaked again.

 

[John Olson]

Hate the goo crap. We just tape it and go. If it leaks with tape you didn't wrap it enough or didn't tighten it or you over tightened it and cracked it.

 

[Doug Rice]

I was told by the guy at the pressure washer / car wash supply guy that they make a special tape for SS fittings. You can use standard thread tape but just make a few more wraps. I use thew standard tape for brass and SS fittings.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Pink is better than white, heavier.

Yellow tape specific for gas connection.

Non-solvent anaerobic paste is the very best.

 

[GeneMiller]

I hate the paste also but I needed it for the diesel fitting. Since I have it I've been using it for almost everything. Works great but will go back to Teflon tape when it's gone.

 

[Larry Cobb]

We have been using a UV activated adhesive.

Resists heat and solvents very well. Goes on in a liquid state and cured by excellent UV light .

Some stone guys use it profitably for chips on counters and floors.

 

[Johnny]

Interest

We have been using a UV activated adhesive.

Resists heat and solvents very well. Goes on in a liquid state and cured by excellent UV light .

Some stone guys use it profitably for chips on counters and floors.

Interesting. Can you identify the product?