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Old 01-25-2010, 11:15 PM
mytank90 mytank90 is offline
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quick question on pluming .do i need to teflon tape on any threaded bulkheads ?
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Old 01-25-2010, 11:59 PM
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I would put teflon on any threaded connections otherwise it will probably leak. Unless you are talking about the bulkhead nut, no need to teflon those threads.
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Old 01-26-2010, 01:10 AM
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I would put teflon on any threaded connections otherwise it will probably leak. Unless you are talking about the bulkhead nut, no need to teflon those threads.
+1 it is always a good idea to use the tape as the PVC fittings, seem without the tape they always seem to leak
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