thread dope

midway_2

Question. one pipe steam system, from what I've read on here I believe everyone says to use pipe dope instead of tevlon tape on threads to radiator vents and the main vent at the end.

Couderay

Pipe dope

I use rector seal #5 for all threaded joints coat the male threads wipe excess off and I then put a "nick" of dope on the female threads (small amount). Tighten accordingly.

midway_2

another question on this, When the vent has to be replaced again in a few years, will there be trouble removing it due to useing the dope? Thanks

Brad White_9

In my experience

using pipe dope makes taking a joint apart possible ... without a Sawzall.