"Mr Fizzion" wrote in message
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On Wed, 03 Aug 2005 09:43:02 +0100, Grunff wrote:

However, there are many other types of joint where the seal is created
in a different way (metal/metal, metal/rubber etc.), and using PTFE in
those situations is neither desirable nor recommended.

I guess most people wouldn't use it on soldered joints. :-)

Are you saying that it is not appropriate for compression joints?

Mr F.


Yes. I have never used (or needed) any form of sealant in a compression
joint. If the olives don't seal it then there is something wrong, like grit
in it.

Alan.