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*Shane* · 12-12-2009, 10:45 AM

Because Teflon tape is NOT a sealant ... it's a lubricant.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thread_seal_tape

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Thread tape is appropriate for use on tapered threads, where it is the thread itself that provides the seal surface ... <snip> ... the defining characteristics of PTFE is how good it is at defeating friction. The use of PTFE tape in tapered pipe threads performs a lubricating function, which more easily allows the threads to be screwed together, to the point of deformation, which is what creates the majority, if not all, of the seal.

I can promise you that the natural gas feed line in MY house does NOT have Teflon tape on it. I can not speak for others.

**lolife99** · 12-12-2009, 10:51 AM

X2^^^

Best post on this entire thread, Shane!
Thank you.

texastrendz · 12-12-2009, 11:31 AM

do you have black pipe in your house? you got teflon tape

texastrendz · 12-12-2009, 11:37 AM

just wanted the info, not trying to step on toes, sorry for the info i was giving was taken wrong. does that lock tight sealant get hard after you install it?

**kev2809** · 12-12-2009, 12:32 PM

ya, it does get hard.

texastrendz · 12-12-2009, 01:33 PM

so it flakes under disassembly, huh?

**kev2809** · 12-12-2009, 05:04 PM

lol, not sure. i only got to do 2 valves and i havent taken it apart...

*Shane* · 12-12-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texastrendz

do you have black pipe in your house? you got teflon tape

Yes I have black pipe. Nope I do not have Teflon tape.

**kev2809** · 12-12-2009, 08:28 PM

well i went ahead and tried out the permatex, i hope it works, les than 5 bucks and plenty to tighten up the whole system. it might be a little bit before i get to actually try it out..i still have to wire the whole system and figure where i want to mount everything.

Sub-versive · 12-13-2009, 01:00 AM

The permatex should work fine, I've used it on CO2 lines before.

Loctite makes great products and wouldn't hesitate to use them.
Here is the PDF info for the loctite products:

https://tds.us.henkel.com/NA/UT/HNAU...ile/592-EN.pdf

http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/545-EN.PDF

I currently have a can of Rectorseal #5 I use for air lines and gas pipe. It is what most of the guys around here use to fit gas pipe.(Most recently for swimming pool heater gas supply line)
http://www.rectorseal.com/index.php?...product_id=212

**kev2809** · 12-13-2009, 02:22 AM

finally a good review! lol...glad to hear. i hope it works fine. i wish i could try them out tomorrow but i gotta order the wiring kit first so it may be another week or 2 before i get around to it. thanks for the info...ill post the results when i get em

**kev2809** · 12-21-2009, 11:52 PM

havent had a chance to wire everything up, but i just checked today and this permatex stuff still hasnt hardened...? i know its not a 2 part type thing, i dont think. is there anything im supposed to be doing to harden it up?

12-12-2009, 10:51 AM	#27
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Valve question X2^^^ Best post on this entire thread, Shane! Thank you. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-12-2009 at 10:52 AM.

12-12-2009, 11:31 AM	#28
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Valve question do you have black pipe in your house? you got teflon tape

12-12-2009, 11:37 AM	#29
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Valve question just wanted the info, not trying to step on toes, sorry for the info i was giving was taken wrong. does that lock tight sealant get hard after you install it?

12-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#30
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Valve question ya, it does get hard. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#31
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Valve question so it flakes under disassembly, huh?

12-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#32
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Valve question lol, not sure. i only got to do 2 valves and i havent taken it apart... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#34
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Valve question well i went ahead and tried out the permatex, i hope it works, les than 5 bucks and plenty to tighten up the whole system. it might be a little bit before i get to actually try it out..i still have to wire the whole system and figure where i want to mount everything. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-13-2009, 01:00 AM	#35
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: Valve question The permatex should work fine, I've used it on CO2 lines before. Loctite makes great products and wouldn't hesitate to use them. Here is the PDF info for the loctite products: https://tds.us.henkel.com/NA/UT/HNAU...ile/592-EN.pdf http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/545-EN.PDF I currently have a can of Rectorseal #5 I use for air lines and gas pipe. It is what most of the guys around here use to fit gas pipe.(Most recently for swimming pool heater gas supply line) http://www.rectorseal.com/index.php?...product_id=212

12-13-2009, 02:22 AM	#36
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Valve question finally a good review! lol...glad to hear. i hope it works fine. i wish i could try them out tomorrow but i gotta order the wiring kit first so it may be another week or 2 before i get around to it. thanks for the info...ill post the results when i get em __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-21-2009, 11:52 PM	#37
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Valve question havent had a chance to wire everything up, but i just checked today and this permatex stuff still hasnt hardened...? i know its not a 2 part type thing, i dont think. is there anything im supposed to be doing to harden it up? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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