Re: apisto V1 #802

["Ray Ravary, Jr." <rravary@provide.net>]

Hi ,

My name is Ray Ravary and I've been a journeyman for over 20 years.  I saw the
post on teflon tape. I work as a pipefitter in the automotive industry. In our
plant (1-1/2 miles long X 3/4 of a mile wide) white teflon tape from 3M and
other companies is used on vacuum lines, gas lines, and all type of fluid
fittings. The thing you have to watch out for is that bits of the tape don't
come off and cause blockages down stream. These pieces can plug orfices or get
caught across a valve seat preventing it from closing. If you have any plumbing
questions feel free to contact me.

R3

Cameron Case wrote:

> >Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 18:42:30 +0000
> >From: "Max Gallade" <mgallade@hotmail.com>
> >Subject: Re: Was: Apistos and Kribs and CO2.
> >
> >Chris ,
> >I use teflon tape on all threaded connections,between Solenoid,regulator
> >and
> >CO2 bottle.No leaks yet,knock on wood.My 10lbs bottle lasts about a year.
> >HTH
> >Max
> >Visit "The Digital Aquarium" and L&M Tropicals at:
> >http://clix.to/Apisto
>
> I'm not sure, but someone once told me there were different teflon tapes for
> different purposes.  I think it is white tape for liquid (like, shower
> heads) and yellow tape for gasses (like what you want on your CO2 setup).
> Correct me if I'm wrong.
>
> Cameron Case
>
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