I'm going to replace a couple of stuck valves on a gas cooktop. Looks like they just screw into the manifold once the ignitor switches & wiring harness is removed and the manifold is lifted enough to provide rotating clearance.
The threaded connection is a continuation of the valve body which appears to be aluminum. Threads are pretty fine. Is this an application for Teflon tape, pipe dope, or nothing at all?
My old boss used to use Rectorseal #5 on the external pipe threads. Don't try to paint internal threads.
Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus
The threaded connection is a continuation of the valve body which appears to be aluminum. Threads are pretty fine. Is this an application for Teflon tape, pipe dope, or nothing at all?
I would use pipe dope.
Does that work better than Rectorseal?
Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus
I would use pipe dope.
I don't know, have never used Rectorseal. But pipe dope works, is approved for the use and is probably easier to find.
Rectorseal is a brad name of pipe dope.
They do make many differant products.
I was able to obtain a tube of Rectorseal #5 at HD and it seems to be working just fine. Thanks to everyone.
did you do the soapy water bubble test?
a plumber i know says he always uses teflon tape AND dope.....
while either cn leak now and then the combo never leaks.......
so thats what i do:)
That works totally well for water pipe threads. Natural gas, being lower pressure, that teflon plus rectorseal works perfectly.
Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus
while either cn leak now and then the combo never leaks.......
so thats what i do:)
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required