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dieselguy · 05-11-2016, 08:14 AM

I agree with Bob on the teflon tape topic. Teflon tape does not insulate any tapered pipe threads, it just helps seal them. Once you start screwing pipe threads together the thread crest cuts thru the teflon almost instantly.

05-11-2016, 08:14 AM	#30
dieselguy Montana Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Haysville Posts: 4,261 M.O.C. #3085	I agree with Bob on the teflon tape topic. Teflon tape does not insulate any tapered pipe threads, it just helps seal them. Once you start screwing pipe threads together the thread crest cuts thru the teflon almost instantly.