teflon tape or pipe dope ?
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teflon tape or pipe dope ?
figured i would post this question here since it may have some relevance to a/c systems :
when joining gaseous (in this case, propane) fuel lines, is it best to use teflon tape or pipe dope (paste) ... or is either one considered good practice ?
when joining gaseous (in this case, propane) fuel lines, is it best to use teflon tape or pipe dope (paste) ... or is either one considered good practice ?
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I've always liked the LocTite product known as PST or "pipe sealant w/Teflon".
Its about as leak proof as anything I've ever used however does have a degree of thread locking action to it. Its easily removed but does require a bit more force than tape or dope. Like all LocTite sealers it is dissolved with about 400* of heat briefly applied so not sure it would 100% beneficial for propane use.
Its about as leak proof as anything I've ever used however does have a degree of thread locking action to it. Its easily removed but does require a bit more force than tape or dope. Like all LocTite sealers it is dissolved with about 400* of heat briefly applied so not sure it would 100% beneficial for propane use.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpfulWhat the professionals use !
By It began with Beta on August 13, 2011
Verified Purchase This is the top of the line as far a leak prevention goes. Plumbers and HVAC professionals use this instead of Teflon paste; and they introduced me to the blue paste. First time using; you will understand why they prefer Leak Lock. Eliminates call backs.
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By Amazon Customer on March 23, 2011
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By It began with Beta on August 13, 2011
Verified Purchase This is the top of the line as far a leak prevention goes. Plumbers and HVAC professionals use this instead of Teflon paste; and they introduced me to the blue paste. First time using; you will understand why they prefer Leak Lock. Eliminates call backs.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpfulthis stuff works better then they say
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