Teflon tape?

Waxxiemann · 03/24/2006, 07:06 PM

Hi people,

Is it cool to use teflon tape for plumbing? A friend of mine said that you shouldn't but I have read of people who do use it.

I dunno what to think now. I like teflon tape because it works well for threaded fittings.

Thanks
Waxx

cmhollis · 03/24/2006, 07:48 PM

Teflon tape is fine to use on threaded fittings. I probably used 4 or 5 rolls on my tanks plumbing.

Mike

xtrstangx · 03/24/2006, 08:39 PM

Yep, good to use.

snaper · 03/24/2006, 10:12 PM

do not use too much as you can cause female fittng to "open" and create a hairline crack thus breaking with high pressure or slow leak on low pressures, even when using schedule 80

bkwudzjeep · 03/24/2006, 10:17 PM

Teflon tape is good....no leaks so far with it.

szwab · 03/24/2006, 10:57 PM

all I use on my threads

did your friend say why not to use it?

Aquariumist · 03/24/2006, 11:10 PM

i use it too, it works great for making a leaking fitting well not to leak, just wrap a thin layer around the screwed in fitting and your leaks will be sealed

now taking it off is a different story....lol

Waxxiemann · 03/25/2006, 10:12 AM

Sweet thanks.

03/24/2006, 07:06 PM	#1
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	Teflon tape? Hi people, Is it cool to use teflon tape for plumbing? A friend of mine said that you shouldn't but I have read of people who do use it. I dunno what to think now. I like teflon tape because it works well for threaded fittings. Thanks Waxx __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

03/24/2006, 07:48 PM	#2
cmhollis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 1,226	Teflon tape is fine to use on threaded fittings. I probably used 4 or 5 rolls on my tanks plumbing. Mike __________________ "These mist covered mountains, are a home now for me, but my home is the lowlands, and always will be." - Dire Straits Yes Amy, I am on the national marrow registry. Current Tank Info: 120g In-wall, MR3 skimmer w/ Blueline HD70, ACIII controller, CR3 calcium reactor, Sequence 5800 CLS via OM 4-way, Sequence 3200 return, 2 - 250W 10K MH, 1 - 150W 20K MH, 4 - 110W VHO Actinics

03/24/2006, 10:17 PM	#5
bkwudzjeep O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,078	Teflon tape is good....no leaks so far with it. __________________ "You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead." ~Laurel and Hardy Current Tank Info: Taking a break for a while

03/24/2006, 10:57 PM	#6
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	all I use on my threads did your friend say why not to use it? __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

03/25/2006, 10:12 AM	#8
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	Sweet thanks. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

03/24/2006, 08:39 PM	#3
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	Yep, good to use.

03/24/2006, 10:12 PM	#4
snaper Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	do not use too much as you can cause female fittng to "open" and create a hairline crack thus breaking with high pressure or slow leak on low pressures, even when using schedule 80

03/24/2006, 11:10 PM	#7
Aquariumist Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 208	i use it too, it works great for making a leaking fitting well not to leak, just wrap a thin layer around the screwed in fitting and your leaks will be sealed now taking it off is a different story....lol