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MitchM 02-05-2011 04:09 PM

PVC threaded pipe sealant
 
What is being used these days for sealing pvc pipe threads?

I have used teflon tape or silicone caulking in the past with good results, but I see where the instructions on my Sequence Dart pump recommends using Teflon pipe dope (the white paste).

Which works best?

Aquattro 02-05-2011 04:15 PM

I've always used teflon tape. Never had a leak...

StirCrazy 02-05-2011 06:10 PM

yup teflon tape or silicone.

Steve

Lampshade 02-05-2011 07:02 PM

The teflon paste is just like the tape when it hardens, i used to use it at work a lot because it was faster than taping. Works well on some super high pressure fittings, should be no problem for a low pressure system. I used tape on all my dart fittings and have no leaks from the fittings. The shaft seal... well that's my project this weekend.


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