Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?
Seamus J. Wilson

Seamus J. Wilson wrote:
Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?

Chemically and mechanically maybe, maybe not, depending on brand and
SKU. In practical terms the yellow is intended for gas pipes, the
white for drinking water.
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J. Clarke wrote:
Seamus J. Wilson wrote:
Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?

Chemically and mechanically maybe, maybe not, depending on brand and
SKU. In practical terms the yellow is intended for gas pipes, the
white for drinking water.

The yellow is typically thicker (that's why it's gas-rated--more
material in same/fewer wraps).

At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it...based on what old f--t
plumber told me wunst upon a time...

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Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?
Seamus J. Wilson



See: 3rd item down.

Teflon Tape vs. Pipe Thread Compound...
* Posted by lazypup ) on
Tue, Feb 13, 07 at 14:22


http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...145828034.html

dpb wrote:
J. Clarke wrote:
Seamus J. Wilson wrote:
Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?

Chemically and mechanically maybe, maybe not, depending on brand and
SKU. In practical terms the yellow is intended for gas pipes, the
white for drinking water.

The yellow is typically thicker (that's why it's gas-rated--more
material in same/fewer wraps).

At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it...based on what old f--t
plumber told me wunst upon a time...

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Hi,
And yellow ones cost more. Also there is pink ones.

Please find this in any ASTM or code book and tell me where to
find it.

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"Seamus J. Wilson" wrote in newsx2rk.64$9u1.20
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Is there any significant difference between the two tapes?
Seamus J. Wilson



See: 3rd item down.

Teflon Tape vs. Pipe Thread Compound...
* Posted by lazypup ) on
Tue, Feb 13, 07 at 14:22


http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...145828034.html

Tony Hwang wrote:
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And yellow ones cost more. ...

Not surprising since is more material on spool...

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"DanG" wrote in :

Please find this in any ASTM or code book and tell me where to
find it.


I have no idea. Just posting a link with reference. Up to the reader to
judge it's worth. Just like anything, consider the source.



It MUST be true. I read it on the Internet!
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