Re: Pipe Threads / CO2

[Bill Wichers <billw at waveform_net>]

>  Anyway I will be putting my pressurized system together this week and I'm
> not sure if I should use compound, teflon tape, yellow teflon tape or 
> whatever.
> Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill

You should NOT use the usual WHITE teflon tape! The little bits of it that 
can come off can cause a lot of problems for gas valves and regulators. The 
yellow tape is OK, as are most pipe compounds. Most all of the gas 
installations I've seen have used the compound though rather than the 
yellow teflon tape.

BTW, not all gas fittings need a sealant. Many are OK after being properly 
tightened. Check with your tank and regulator supplier to be sure if you 
need to use a sealant or not.

        -Bill


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