Date:         Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:17:23 EST
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
Comments: To: kennedy@THERIVER.COM
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In a message dated 11/19/03 12:00:05 PM, kennedy@THERIVER.COM writes:

<< I'm guessing teflon tape on everything that screws into

the tank. Any better ideas? >>

I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the tradesmen I
know who spend their days winging together pipe fittings have all gone to
Teflon paste pipe dope.  It could be that it is just to much of a nuisance to
apply the tape properly.  Most people who do not know better think that more is
better when it comes to Teflon tape and they wrap several layers around a
thread.  One tight wrap with just a little extra to secure it is what is called
for.  Too much and the tape is pushed along the thread without ever filling the
space between the threads.

George