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Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape

dlipter
dlipter Member Posts: 61
in Strictly Steam
I'm adding a 0-3 psi gauge and skim port to my boiler and noticed all the original threaded pipe was installed with pipe dope. Can I use teflon tape on my new connections or is pipe dope recommended. I have a bottle of LACO Slic-tite paste with PTFE I could use. On job sites I visit, all the new threaded plumbing is done with a dark grey dope.

Thanks

Comments

  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    For the gauge, I would use tape. for the skim port, probably either will work but dope is maybe the best bet.
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,714
    We use tape + dope on just about everything but gas; no tape on that. Something small, tape is enough.
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