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| Thanks to the guys over at [[http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials/tutorials/teflon-wrapping-technique.html|airridetalk.com]] for this handy little "how to" describing the proper use of teflon tape on pipe threads. | Thanks to the guys over at [[http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials/tutorials/teflon-wrapping-technique.html|airridetalk.com]] for this handy little "how to" describing the proper use of teflon tape on pipe threads. | ||
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| Here we have a roll of Teflon tape and a fitting with 3/8" NPT threads. Your hands and the fitting should be clean of any debris or dirt. | Here we have a roll of Teflon tape and a fitting with 3/8" NPT threads. Your hands and the fitting should be clean of any debris or dirt. | ||
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| Begin by holding the Teflon tape roll in your left hand and the fitting in your right. | Begin by holding the Teflon tape roll in your left hand and the fitting in your right. | ||
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| Place the tape on top of the threads and hold the tape with down if your index finger and roll the fitting in a clockwise direction. | Place the tape on top of the threads and hold the tape with down if your index finger and roll the fitting in a clockwise direction. | ||
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| Wrap the Teflon tape 3 times around the fitting, then hold down on the threads with your thumb and pull on the tape roll to 'cut' the tape. You now have a properly wrapped fitting ready for use that will not leak when installed properly. To properly install, install the fitting hand tight, then give it up to two turns with a wrench. If it wants to stop before two turns, then DO NOT force the fitting. You can damage the threads or destroy the Teflon seal. | Wrap the Teflon tape 3 times around the fitting, then hold down on the threads with your thumb and pull on the tape roll to 'cut' the tape. You now have a properly wrapped fitting ready for use that will not leak when installed properly. To properly install, install the fitting hand tight, then give it up to two turns with a wrench. If it wants to stop before two turns, then DO NOT force the fitting. You can damage the threads or destroy the Teflon seal. | ||
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