PTFE Tape or Jointing compound????

[markymarkuk]

Sorry just a quick question...

I'm confused.. Do I use the tape on threads, or put compound paste on???
Or both???

Just looked in ScrewFix and they have jointing compounds, with so many names, BOSS, Boss White etc...

I just need a good join in the pipes.
thanks
PS. how many turns of tape do you need?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Threads of what?

 

[markymarkuk]

threads of the connectors to copper cylinder and/or those of compression connectors.

thanks

 

[Dan Robinson]

threads of the connectors to copper cylinder

Which are what? Compression? BSP? Unions?


Compression fittings need nothing. You might want to smear a bit of compound on the olive, but on new joints that is just to appease your own insecurities.

 

[Dean744PiN5]

I'm not insecure but I do get through a tub of jet blue every week

 

[Dan Robinson]

You should cut down mate - its stunts you growth .

 

[GavThePlumber]

I have always put a smear of Boss White/Water Hawk on potable, on olives, my thinking is the continued expansion/contraction will at some point cause a leak, paste will stop that leak and any phone call that goes along with it, i have never had that phone call so will continue in my ways