Basic teflon tape question

Littlebrook · Aug 24, 2008

Hi,

How many times do you need to wrap teflon tape around a screw thread to make sure that it doesn't leak?

Thanks

Cass · Aug 24, 2008

Teflon tape is not normaly used on screws...it is normaly used on pipe threads.

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Littlebrook · Aug 24, 2008

Sorry, that's what I meant, a pipe thread

Cass · Aug 24, 2008

I use 4-6 wraps depending on the thread depth which changes due to China imported junk.

Redwood · Aug 24, 2008

Then after its all wrapped up I slather a little teflon paste on it.
Just for good luck!

Jimbo · Aug 24, 2008

I always use the yellow tape, which is thick enough to do some good! and 1Â½ to 2 wraps is sufficient. The super thin white tape...I guess you need more, but too much tape is not always a good thing.

Kingsotall · Aug 24, 2008

Redwood said:
Then after its all wrapped up I slather a little teflon paste on it.
Just for good luck!

what Redwood said

hj · Aug 25, 2008

tape

Metal threads are not too critical because they will absorb the stress of over taping. PVC threads, however, will crack if you use more than 2 or 3 layers of tape.

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