Hey Charles. I'd use some kind of thread sealant otherwise you're liable to have to pull it back off and start all over due to a leak.
Really probably about any kind of common pipe thread sealant would work. I've used a lot of No. 2 Permatex gasket sealant on pipe threads in the past.
I don't use much teflon tape, mostly on plumbing around the house ect.
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Re: new sediment bowl question
Just got my new sediment bowl in the mail.
I asked the boys at the auto parts store what to use on it.
They said teflon tape.
Asked about pipe compound and they advised against it.
Seems to me the trouble with teflon tape is putting it on in the wrong direction or over tightening the fitting.
Over tightening cuts the tape into tiny ribbons.
With tapered pipe threads you can eventually tighten a fitting with no compound or tape so it doesn't leak.
But that's only a theory. If you get it that tight, generally, you'll have to drill it out to get it out and then re-tap the hole.
That's based on my work experience with high pressure air and hydraulic lines in a factory setting.
Whatever you use don't starve the joint by over tightening.
I asked the boys at the auto parts store what to use on it.
They said teflon tape.
Asked about pipe compound and they advised against it.
Seems to me the trouble with teflon tape is putting it on in the wrong direction or over tightening the fitting.
Over tightening cuts the tape into tiny ribbons.
With tapered pipe threads you can eventually tighten a fitting with no compound or tape so it doesn't leak.
But that's only a theory. If you get it that tight, generally, you'll have to drill it out to get it out and then re-tap the hole.
That's based on my work experience with high pressure air and hydraulic lines in a factory setting.
Whatever you use don't starve the joint by over tightening.
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Re: new sediment bowl question
The sediment bowl also has to end up with the outlet pointed in the right direction to install the gas line. That position may or may not be where the threads are tight enough to prevent leakage.
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Re: new sediment bowl question
Bob McCarty wrote:The sediment bowl also has to end up with the outlet pointed in the right direction to install the gas line. That position may or may not be where the threads are tight enough to prevent leakage.
I used ptfe pipe compound for that reason. With tape, it was turned a little too far to line up. The pipe compound is more forgiving. Hasn't leaked (touch wood) in the year or more since I replaced it.
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Re: new sediment bowl question
Bob McCarty wrote:The sediment bowl also has to end up with the outlet pointed in the right direction to install the gas line. That position may or may not be where the threads are tight enough to prevent leakage.
Bob
That's why at the factory and at home I put a little more tape on rather than less. In fact I got to looking at my new sediment bowl assembly and decided to tape the fitting that leads to the gas line AND the threads on the shut-off valve side.
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Re: new sediment bowl question
For wrapping tape in the correct direction - hold object to be taped in left hand and lay tape on top of threads. Wrap tape away from you.
If object is in right hand - lay tape on top and wrap toward you
If object is in right hand - lay tape on top and wrap toward you
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Re: new sediment bowl question
I never heard of yellow fuel line tape but there is a product called Fuel Lube (google search) and it is used as a lubricate/sealant for fuel line fitting. It comes in a tube or small can. It really reminds me of bees wax but it has worked great for me.
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