ITV
Well-Known Member
... and get rid of the teflon tape on the MFL fittings.
Just a minor point; Teflon tape and Pipe-dope are Designed to act as a lubricant on threaded fittings. They are NOT intended to be used to affect a seal themselves.I'm guessing those aren't using any kind of gasket. I'd put some pipe dope in there or there's a chance it'll leak slowly past those threads.
Just a minor point; Teflon tape and Pipe-dope are Designed to act as a lubricant on threaded fittings. They are NOT intended to be used to affect a seal themselves.
That is one of the biggest problems, I agree.I too hate people putting straight and NPT fittings together with a boatload of tape and say "it works", I always tell them they have gotten lucky. In this case I just mean to say that - if those threads are bare metal to metal - they'll have a better seal if some pipe dope is used.
I have added in the Flare washers and it's all good. Though the Teflon tape did nothing for me to create the seal, I don't think leaving it on is an issue. The Flare washer is there for the seal. If I have to remove the fitting again for some reason, I can remove the tape at that time. Don't see a reason to remove it now. Thanks for the input.... and get rid of the teflon tape on the MFL fittings.
Enter your email address to join: