When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Thanks

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"Walter R." wrote in message
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When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I
use Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?


I have a lot better results with dope than tape.

Bob

Thanks.

Do I use regular pipe dope for galvanized pipe, the stuff that comes in a
small tube, or is there a special dope for PVC?

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On Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:43:09 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Thanks

Pipe dope. It lubes the threads so you don't have to use so much force to
get it tight.



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On Jul 5, 5:43 pm, "Walter R." wrote:
When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Thanks

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Us the Teflon containing pipe dope. Works on virtually verything. HTH

Joe

Walter R. writes:

When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Neither.

Use good fittings that don't leak much. A lot of the imports are poor
moldings with flash or other flaws.

Let them leak a little. Think of it as another drip nozzle for free.

You want the stuff that says it is for PVC.

Bob

"Walter R." wrote in message
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Thanks.

Do I use regular pipe dope for galvanized pipe, the stuff that comes
in a small tube, or is there a special dope for PVC?

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"Meat Plow" wrote in message
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On Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:43:09 -0700, Walter R. wrote:

When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I
use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Thanks

Pipe dope. It lubes the threads so you don't have to use so much
force to
get it tight.



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On Jul 6, 12:24 am, Richard J Kinch wrote:
Walter R. writes:
When I use threaded fittings for schedule 40 irrigation pipe, do I use
Teflon tape or do I just use force until they stop leaking?

Neither.

Use good fittings that don't leak much. A lot of the imports are poor
moldings with flash or other flaws.

Let them leak a little. Think of it as another drip nozzle for free.

Irrigation pipe is usually not permanently in place, so a dry
assembled fitting could later seize. Teflon filled pipe dope will
allow disassembly for repositioning as needs arise. But if the layout
is permanent, that issue is moot. A point to consider. HTH

Joe