I am having a heck of a time trying to stop a couple leaks on stainless to stainless pipe fittings. My normal method is to use teflon tape and loctite 567 pipe dope over the teflon tape which is made for stainless but it isn't giving me very good results. Any suggestions as to what works for you.
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What pipe dope for stainless to stainless pipe fittings
- Thread starter sparkey
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MEP001
Well-known member
Nickel-impregnated tape prevents galling with stainless-to-stainless.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/product...sp1x11wJL7KXhMPxcQrqX8!-1089277782!-628775415
http://www.fastenal.com/web/product...sp1x11wJL7KXhMPxcQrqX8!-1089277782!-628775415
PaulLovesJamie
rural 5 bay SS
+1.
remember, teflon tape is color coded:
white for water
yellow for natural gas/LP lines
grey for stainless
etc
I actually use the pink ptfe for water supply lines (instead of white) because it is thicker.
PaulLovesJamie
rural 5 bay SS
btw, I've been told by more than 1 plumber that teflon tape is not intended to stop leaks, its purpose is to prevent galvanic issues. Dont know the entire truth myself, but it sure does seem to prevent leaks for me so I just assume it does both and carry on.
Occasionally I do seem to get a fitting that leaks no matter what I do with the tape. I usually switch out fittings/brands to resolve it.
Occasionally I do seem to get a fitting that leaks no matter what I do with the tape. I usually switch out fittings/brands to resolve it.
DiamondWash
Well-known member
We use Blue Monster Teflon tape never failed us in 6 years
Back in the day when I was working for the Navy Teflon tape wasn’t allowed so we used a product called “Leak Lock” http://www.highsidechem.com/leaklock.html Best stuff I ever used, I still use it today for those stubborn leaks.
I see leak lock in a blue and yellow bottle. Which is the best?
