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Which Pipe Sealant?

Bob421Bob421 Posts: 5Member
in Plumbing
I am curious which pipe sealant plumbers on this forum prefer when plumbing black iron pipe for use with natural gas,

Thanks, Bob
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  • Rich_49Rich_49 Posts: 2,540Member
    Black Iron

    Permabond   LH050
    You didn't get what you didn't pay for and it will never be what you thought it would .
    Langans Plumbing & Heating LLC
    732-751-1560
    Serving most of New Jersey, Eastern Pa .
    Consultation, Design & Installation anywhere
    Rich McGrath 732-581-3833
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  • Bob421Bob421 Posts: 5Member
    Interesting

    write up on Google search. It states that it will even seal a joint which is not fully seated due to positioning. I will have to check my local plumbing supply houses. Thanks for the reply Rich.
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  • SWEISWEI Posts: 7,356Member
    I'm learning

    Anaerobic sealants are pretty amazing things.



    Lots of manufacturers, but not really common here other than industrial and fire sprinkler applications.
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  • jonny88jonny88 Posts: 1,139Member
    dope

    Hercules pro dope.this is my choice for years.
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  • MikeL_2MikeL_2 Posts: 197Member
    teflon tape +

    Teflon tape & Megaloc for us........
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  • bob youngbob young Posts: 2,177Member
    pipe joint compound

    we use rectorseal, permatex or blue block to name a few favorites
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  • ChrisJChrisJ Posts: 10,242Member
    Not a pro

    But I used Hercules Megaloc on all of my gas piping and it worked well.  I didn't use any tape as it seemed to be frowned upon.  So far that is the only dope I've found that I really like.
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
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  • icesailoricesailor Posts: 7,265Member
    Pipe sealant:

    Teflon Tape on everything. Now, only the Blue Monster stuff in the 1/2" x 1429" rolls. You don't loose them as easily. Rectorseal #5 on gas or any of the other kinds that you can't get off your tools or clothes or Rectorseal #100 with Virgin Teflon or MegLoc on potable water. Almost 100% leak proof.

    Heat is Teflon Tape with usually Rectorseal #5.

    PROPERLY APPLIED Tape!!!!!
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  • CTheatCTheat Posts: 5Member
    Pipe dope

    Rectorseal true blue. On copper male or female adapters i use blue monster teflon as well
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  • SWEISWEI Posts: 7,356Member
    I'll ask again

    Does anyone make 3/8" wide Teflon tape?  I'd love to have it for the small stuff.
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  • kevin_58kevin_58 Posts: 61Member
    teflon tape

    I dont know about 3/8but they do make 1/4 in. I think markal makes it, its been a while since i had some. Now that you made me think about it i think i will order a few rolls.
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  • SWEISWEI Posts: 7,356Member
    Markal 434-44081

    thanks!
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