Date:         Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:33:00 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane Service Valve
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I don't know what Troy is using for fittings, but the use of Teflon
Tape should be done carefully.

I'm no expert, but I know that some fittings are meant to "seat". i.e.
the tapered cone on this:

http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=15423

is meant to seat in the proper female part. Putting tape on the
threads *might* keep it from seating and sealing.

Just a thought,

Neil.

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 2:27 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> Troy, wrap your threads with Teflon Tape, then paste Teflon Thread
> Sealant on top of the tape. Install good and tight and you should have
> no leaks. Eliminate the LocTite. This may be a detriment to your
> objective. I'm sure LocTite is not intended to be used with Teflon
> Sealant.
> I have used the tape and sealant method in high pressure, high
> vibration areas (Oil & Gas Industry) for 30 years and have never
> experienced one of these backing out (though I've seen them break!)
> Nor, for that matter, have I ever heard of using Lock Tite in the
> manner you suggest.
>
> Gracias,
> Miguel
>



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