On Wed, 11 May 2005 14:12:57 +0100, t60 wrote:


You can buy PTFE tape marked as suitable for gas. However, I was told by
a corgi registered plumber that it should not be used for gas! They
reckoned you should use gas jointing paste only. Any views on this?

Ordinary tape should should not be used for gas.
See FAQ.

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Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
The FAQ for uk.diy is at http://www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html