[AT] Air lines for shop: Finished with review

[Carl Szabelski]

Applying both tape and sealing compound is becoming the new norm for any
pressurized system. I can see it from just using tape that can become
shredded as a fitting is threaded and tightened, especially if too much
tape is used. The application of the compound might be seen as applying a
lubricant that also seals. As long as there is no chemical reaction between
the two, there shouldn’t be an issue with using both.

Carl

On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Roger Moffat <rogerkiwi at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Nov 3, 2021, at 3:44 PM, Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:
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> All the leaks I had were NPT leaks at the terminal equipment.
>
>
> I noticed in the installation instructions I found on the Rapid Air site,
> it talks about wrapping 2 turns of teflon tape around them, and then using
> pipe sealing compound on that.
>
> I’ve never done such on anything I’ve worked on in the past, but the well
> guys that were here some years ago and replaced the pressure tank in the
> basement did that on all the joints they made.
>
> Roger
>
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