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Graphite nut packing: Where/what to buy?

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steamismyfriend
steamismyfriend Member Posts: 8
in Strictly Steam

Could someone direct me to the appropriate graphite nut packing/graphite packing gasket product to repack my steam radiator valve stems? I can't seem to find what appears to be the appropriate version of the product at a place that a lay person (not a plumber/hvac pro) can access. The stuff at the big box store seems to be some sort of weird graphite clay that doesn't hold up to high temps/steam.

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 14,434

    Use teflon string packing which should be available at hardware stores and big box stores. You can also order whatever you want on a roll from mcmaster carr.

    steamismyfrienddelcrossv
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,290

    The good stuff had asbestos in it , they took it away :( Teflon

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    steamismyfriendmattmia2
  • steamismyfriend
    steamismyfriend Member Posts: 8

    Thanks! For some reason I thought you needed a pro account at McMaster-Carr… I ordered what I think might work! If it doesn't, I have some teflon tape around here somewhere that I'll try! Appreciate it!

  • Dan_NJ
    Dan_NJ Member Posts: 268
    edited January 9

    This is what I used, seemed like it worked pretty well. I used the 1/8" stuff ... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0087U8PBG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

    steamismyfriend

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