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Fuel tap sealing tape

#1 PostAuthor: Fred the Zed » Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:02 pm

I've got a Pingel tap on my shed. It says to use tape to seal the screw thread but PTFE tape appears to be perishing. Am I using the right stuff or is there a different tape I should be using?

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#2 PostAuthor: z1bman » Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:31 pm

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#3 PostAuthor: mike_p » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:12 pm

I used PTFE tape on mine and so far it's ok......Pingel actually recommend it in their fitting instructions. I must admit I was a bit hesitant but googled it and found plenty of info to confirm it's ok so just slapped it in :D
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#4 PostAuthor: jphaynes669 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:31 pm

You can also use boss white jointing compound, the gas board use it and its resitant to almost anything..used it loads with no dramas.
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#5 PostAuthor: z1000puddin » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:42 pm

I did not put any thread sealant on my pingle.

I just made sure that the threads on the tank boss were clean & in good order.

Just remember to fit the sealing seat washer ( my first attempt I left mine in the packaging :oops: )

No issue so far.

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