Tread tape or no thread tape

[paulyg]

Guys just got my needle valve, do you use thread tape on the fittings or not ?

[Sir Roofy]

guys just got my needle valve, do you use thread tape on the fittings or not ?

thread paste will seal up better but thread tape will work ok

[Chaz]

It depends if they are tapered fittings or not, but like roofy, I just use a drop of Locktite thread sealer which does the job well.
If they are tapered, just nip them up and they should seal ok.

[paulyg]

Thanks guys.

[MudRunnerTD]

see and here i am thinking "What the hell is Tread Tape??"

All good now though ;)

[MC97GQ]

see and here i am thinking "What the hell is Tread Tape??"

All good now though ;)

Tread tape, goes on the bottom of your thongs to stop you slipping over:tease:

A man with your experience I thought you would have known this MudRunner.

[paulyg]

My bad should have checked my spelling.

[Rumcajs]

Teflon thread tapes are PITA to use on small automotive fittings, just use Loctite thread sealant (http://au.iloctite.com/en/loctite-thread-sealant) for your application as Chaz suggested. I use the stuff for everything from gas, fuel, air, oil fittings to hoses with tapered threads fittings.
Cheers

[Robo]

fyi
someone once told me Teflon tape was a no go when gases are concerned.
It reacts or something.
m2cw
Any trades, maybe gas plumbers on here to confirm this or not?