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midway_2
midway_2 Member Posts: 42
in THE MAIN WALL
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.

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  • Couderay
    Couderay Member Posts: 314
    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
    midway_2 Member Posts: 42


    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
    Brad White_9 Member Posts: 2,440
    In my experience

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