Use Telfon Tape Fpr Thread?

[aeroaustin]

are you using teflon tape for thread plumbing? or without?

[Headless_donkey]

I use teflon tape on everything. It makes a huge difference and its super cheap.

[caferacermike]

Teflon tape works great for threads.

[aeroaustin]

I will do, I noticed there are some leaking with thread.. I will do with telfon tape later..

[discuspro]

Wanted to give my two cents. My father has been a plumber for more than 20 years and he gave me some advice about plastic threaded pipe. He said not to use teflon tape but liquid teflon instead. He said if there is too much tape applied, which is usually about what you need to get a good seal, there can be possible cracking in the joints and threads. A decent sized can can usually be found at local hardware stores for a few dollars.

[LoneStar]

Wanted to give my two cents. My father has been a plumber for more than 20 years and he gave me some advice about plastic threaded pipe. He said not to use teflon tape but liquid teflon instead. He said if there is too much tape applied, which is usually about what you need to get a good seal, there can be possible cracking in the joints and threads. A decent sized can can usually be found at local hardware stores for a few dollars.

I second the idea of using liquid teflon instead. Teflon tape was invented to be more of a lubricant than a sealant when applied to threads on pipes. When used on PVC pipes, you do not get a 100% sealant. Using liquid teflon as a thread sealant works far better and when applied right, will not leak