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Yves
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What's the best pipe dope to use with black pipe. I've used both Hercules "real-tuff" and "blue block" with the pipes seated in the fittings tight and a little more than snug and I still get leaks. What am I wrong?
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Pipe dope
What's the best pipe dope to use with black pipe. I've used both Hercules "real-tuff" and "blue block" with the pipes seated in the fittings tight and a little more than snug and I still get leaks. What am I doing wrong?0 -
The green stuff by jomar is a great product. I have much better luck with using tape and dope.0 -
Pipe dope and tape, I'll try anything once or twice.0 -
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That being read, I see i'm not alone in dope HELL, thanks keep them comming.0 -
true blue
by rector seal has worked great for us on 4" and under0 -
what is going through this pipe and what size is it ?0 -
1.5" black pipe it's boiler loop for a radiant system. Nothing special just a simple heating system.0 -
blu-block is good for gas...
and i never had a leak with it since we are only dealing with inches of pressure, but for water (and i usually test to supply line pressure) - use Teflon paste AND tape - keep soap spray bottle handy to spray before screwing in so that the Teflon doesnt just tare up immediately - i also use Teflon paste on those copper unions (thread and seats) why should i need to lock it so tight that you cant get it apart or have to wait until the minerals in the water seal it - douse it with Teflon paste - snug it - clean up with a rag (with acetone if needed, which also works on blu-block) - and have a nice day0
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