Hi all
Im wondering Can i use PTFE tape on any of the threads on a rapid mk1 ?
Well any of the sealing fasteners have O-ring on them....
You usually only use Teflon tape on tapered thread to seal them...
What threads are you concerned about??
Stuart
The valve location grub screw can often need a few wraps if its letting air past.
Other threaded parts that hold air have o-rings
Quote from: Ca_Varminter on July 29, 2023, 04:38:56 PMWell any of the sealing fasteners have O-ring on them....
You usually only use Teflon tape on tapered thread to seal them...
What threads are you concerned about??
Stuart
hi stuart
I was thinking any thread thats internal or under pressure ie a fast flow or valve stem end cap in conjuction with the correct seals i was just curious
Regards
Jamie
Quote from: Jamie1722 on August 01, 2023, 02:55:30 PMhi stuart
I was thinking any thread thats internal or under pressure ie a fast flow or valve stem end cap in conjuction with the correct seals i was just curious
Regards
Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Teflon Tape will little or No effect on Sealing with Straight threads....
The sealing of Teflon Tape is of more use on Tapered Thread!
If you have trouble sealing due to smaller O-ring...
Well You can Use the Teflon tape in the O-ring groove, to expand a Teeny bit..
To help the O-ring to Seal!!
Good Luck,
Stuart
Best way to get crap in the system and cause problems
kevG
Quote from: Jamie1722 on August 01, 2023, 02:55:30 PMI was thinking any thread thats internal or under pressure ie a fast flow or valve stem end cap in conjuction with the correct seals i was just curious
Regards
Jamie
Absolutely no need, O rings are designed for just that job, thing is they're also designed as consumables, often single use,
Those caps & the fast flow only come off once in a blue moon, so always clean the surfaces & fit a new O ring with a dab of the correct lube, they cost pence each.