[AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??

[Cecil Bearden]

I had not thought of using tape and paste, but it would prevent the tape 
from tearing as quickly...
Cecil


On 12/14/2020 8:04 AM, Stephen Offiler wrote:
> I've seen stupid amounts of teflon tape used on joints with stripped 
> threads in the hope that the tape will fill the gaps and "fix" the 
> threads.  Hint: it doesn't work, at least not for long.
>
> SO
>
> On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 9:01 AM <bradloomis at charter.net 
> <mailto:bradloomis at charter.net>> wrote:
>
>     I was taught and still DON’T use Teflon tape on gases. Southern
>     California Gas Co. was adamant against for all the reasons people
>     have mentioned here. A run away gas valve on a furnace, water
>     heater, whatever due to a hunk of tape stuck on a seat isn’t a
>     pretty thought. Rare as it was, it was enough for me to only use
>     on liquids. Actually Teflon, applied as per one previous poster,
>     starting two threads back coupled with Teflon pipe dope has been
>     what I and most of the pro plumbers I’m around use. As one who did
>     commercial refrigeration service for decades, you’d be amazed at
>     what I’ve seen people use. Like an entire roll on 1, ¾” PVC fitting. ☹
>
>     Brad
>
>     *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>     <mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com>> *On Behalf Of *Gene
>     Dotson
>     *Sent:* Monday, December 14, 2020 3:58 AM
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>     <at at lists.antique-tractor.com <mailto:at at lists.antique-tractor.com>>
>     *Subject:* Re: [AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??
>
>     You can make a good hydraulic sealer by mixing Alumaseal and oil
>     to make a paste that works good for sealing hydraulic fittings.
>
>     Gene
>
>     On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 2:30 AM Brian VanDragt
>     <bvandragt at comcast.net <mailto:bvandragt at comcast.net>> wrote:
>
>         It is not recommended. Little pieces can break off and plug
>         something up.
>
>         Brian
>
>         -------- Original message --------
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>         From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com <mailto:meulenms at gmx.com>>
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>         Date: 12/14/20 1:48 AM (GMT-05:00)
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>         Subject: [AT] Teflon tape hydraulic system??
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>         Hi all, was wondering if was OK to use Teflon tape on a
>         hydraulic fitting?
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