Is there some sort of thread sealant that should be used when hooking
up steam radiators?


Thanks,
John

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Is there some sort of thread sealant that should be used when hooking
up steam radiators?

Teflon tape and/or pipe dope

fnord wrote:
Is there some sort of thread sealant that should be used when hooking
up steam radiators?


Thanks,
John


On the faces of the union? They were intended to seal
without any sealant, but on an old system you can put
a thin film of pipe dope or even RTV on them.

On threaded parts (nipples)? Yes.

Jim

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fnord wrote:
Is there some sort of thread sealant that should be used when hooking
up steam radiators?


Thanks,
John


Yes.


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