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[Billy Bob Bob]

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It's like The Magic Roundabout this place.

I've never used anything on compression fittings (although a drop of oil would be good practice) and I'm not looking for a solution to leaky fittings but I'm going to give the Jet Blue a shot. I don't even know why to be honest because it's not like I'll really be able to come back and say - "This gear is amazing, haven't had a leak since I started using it!"

If I get a leak while using it though I'll go all medieval on those who suggested it.

medieval?your not getting your lance out on anyones bum

 

[Kyle87]

How fast can you guys install an outside tap and do you like landys?

 

[Kyle87]

I'm not sure where to put my flux, pipe or pipe and fitting?

 

[Keefy]

How fast can you guys install an outside tap and do you like landys?

4 days and no.

 

[Kyle87]

Can somebody put some gas advise on here so croppie closes the thread plz

 

[plumber0808]

How fast can you guys install an outside tap and do you like landys?

I am becoming a Landy lover, I think the forum is brainwashing me...

 

[Gray0689]

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It's like The Magic Roundabout this place.

I've never used anything on compression fittings (although a drop of oil would be good practice) and I'm not looking for a solution to leaky fittings but I'm going to give the Jet Blue a shot. I don't even know why to be honest because it's not like I'll really be able to come back and say - "This gear is amazing, haven't had a leak since I started using it!"

If I get a leak while using it though I'll go all medieval on those who suggested it.

Why oil mate

 

[Keefy]

Why oil mate

Apparently the manufacturer's recommend it on the thread. Suppose it makes sense but I haven't tried it myself.

 

[Gray0689]

Apparently the manufacturer's recommend it on the thread. Suppose it makes sense but I haven't tried it myself.

Don't to me imho nut could come loose to easy
Plus oil can in tool box it be everywhere lol

 

[Keefy]

Don't to me imho nut could come loose to easy
Plus oil can in tool box it be everywhere lol

Thought that myself and if I ever find a nut is a pain to tighten I'd probably just sling it for a new one.

 

[leethegasman]

I'm not sure where to put my flux, pipe or pipe and fitting?

Don't start every one off let's have a bit of a rest and get over PTFE paste or none first.

 

[Spanner2k7]

Nothing wrong with making a mistake as long as you learn from it. We've all done something daft in the past.

I have stuck a 32mm core in the wrong place because I didn't draw clear lines.
I once got a woodchip in my eye because I didn't wear safety glasses using a circy saw. Had to pick it out with a knife.
I also forgot to cap off ALL the pipes on a bathroom first fix. Legged it back to stopcock when I heard water gushing from the pipes for thermo mixer shower.

Point is, make a mistake, live and learn!!

1st gets piece of wood in eye, as he is not wearing goggles, then picks its H&S at its best... sounds like something I would do LMAO

 

[Spanner2k7]

Wow a 10 page thread about thread tape on a compression fitting, dunno what's worse this thread or me reading all of it, LOL, a simple answer to all is, each to their own. Can I start a thread, What do you put on your radiator tails?? PTFE, PTFE & Paste?? How many wraps of PTFE??

 

[Gray0689]

Wow a 10 page thread about thread tape on a compression fitting, dunno what's worse this thread or me reading all of it, LOL, a simple answer to all is, each to their own. Can I start a thread, What do you put on your radiator tails?? PTFE, PTFE & Paste?? How many wraps of PTFE??

Ptfe only 15 to 20 turns

 

[jim fennessey]

i was taught 8 to 10 turns of tape never fails ,energy efficiant

 

[SimonG]

14 turns and paste, funny but I never use 13 turns

 

[Rickster123]

Nooooooooo not this again! Stuck in a p.t.f.e time warp!

 

[kay-jay]

always 13 turns on rad tails.

 

[kay-jay]

Wow a 10 page thread about thread tape on a compression fitting, dunno what's worse this thread or me reading all of it, LOL, a simple answer to all is, each to their own. Can I start a thread, What do you put on your radiator tails?? PTFE, PTFE & Paste?? How many wraps of PTFE??

yes you can start a thread. just dont wrap tape round it....

 

[dancinplumba]

Why not forget the tape an paste and use self sealing tails ?

 

[Rickster123]

Why not forget the tape an paste and use self sealing tails ?

Theres always one that has to confuse things!

 

[Kyle87]

Just become a tiler and shut up the lot of you!!!!!!!!!

 

[helpsy]

12 turns of PTFE on rad tails

 

[helpsy]

U wont go back to anything else keefy! That stuff is gold dust! Ive even used it a few times on traps that havent sealed and wouldnt seal dry for some reason (not McAlpine traps)

Isn't that oil based that paste?

 

[Spanner2k7]

yes you can start a thread. just dont wrap tape round it....

so you go with liquid ptfe then???? LOL