Tracpipe

Gerald Stevens · Aug 27, 2019

Has anyone had to use, or does anyone use, gas seal or similar on the face of a Tracpipe union?

ShaunCorbs · Aug 27, 2019

Never not required, no sealant required does say in the instructions

king of pipes · Sep 3, 2019

As Shaun says never had to use sealant the pipe needs to be cut square to allow the fitting to form a perfect flange to seal the fitting, given a choice I prefer Gastite pipe and their fittings easier to use and the split ring is bigger . Kop

ShaunCorbs · Sep 3, 2019

king of pipes said:
As Shaun says never had to use sealant the pipe needs to be cut square to allow the fitting to form a perfect flange to seal the fitting, given a choice I prefer Gastite pipe and their fittings . Kop

agree gastite much better no tape afterwards etc

king of pipes · Sep 3, 2019

ShaunCorbs said:
agree gastite much better no tape afterwards etc

Not before tightness test Shaunie

ShaunCorbs · Sep 3, 2019

king of pipes said:
Not before tightness test Shaunie

gastite you dont have to tape at all

Scott_D · Sep 3, 2019

Whats the difference in the pipe?
Or is it just better fittings on the gastite

king of pipes · Sep 3, 2019

I wrapem

ShaunCorbs said:
gastite you dont have to tape at all

Agreed Gastite split collar locks onto the outer jacket as well as the pipe creating a seal on them both .
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scott_d said:
Whats the difference in the pipe?
Or is it just better fittings on the gastite

Pipe is much the same bud its the fittings that differ have a look on you tube . Kop

ShaunCorbs · Sep 3, 2019

scott_d said:
Whats the difference in the pipe?
Or is it just better fittings on the gastite

pipe dia are different eg 20, 25, 32 etc

as trac pipe is 15, 22, 28 etc

also fittings are different gastite you dont need to add tape and cheaper

trac you need to add tape after wards

Aigburth Plumbing · Sep 10, 2019

We have used tracpipe and be called back to a leak so be careful with it. Apparently you don't use any tape or seal with it.

Will · Sep 13, 2019

Tracpipe you do need to use tape (self amalgamating silicone tape) to seal it.

http://www.tracpipe.co.uk/uploads/downloads/uk_di_guide.pdf

Dan · Sep 13, 2019

Will said:
Tracpipe you do need to use tape (self amalgamating silicone tape) to seal it.

http://www.tracpipe.co.uk/uploads/downloads/uk_di_guide.pdf

Nice first post. I assume you're something to do with Tracpipe then?

If so, go steady please. You aren't allowed to plug your own products on here.

Thanks

Dan

Will · Sep 13, 2019

Dan said:
Nice first post. I assume you're something to do with Tracpipe then?

If so, go steady please. You aren't allowed to plug your own products on here.

Thanks

Dan

Dan

I'm not, I did the Tracpipe installers course on my Gas course 2 months ago, so its still fresh in my mind.

Still waiting for ACS pass results to go through before I can be Gas Safe registered.

Brambles · Sep 13, 2019

Shaun sums up the options very well ( with which I agree). Irrespective of which product you use, a tightness test properly executed identifies problems before you leave site.

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