Is there some sort of thread sealant that should be used when hooking up steam radiators?
Thanks, John
Steam Radiator thread sealant?
Oct 15, 2005
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On the faces of the union? They were intended to seal without any sealant, but on an old system you can put a thin film of pipe dope or even RTV on them. On threaded parts (nipples)? Yes. Jim
Read the full replyInformation here may be outdated?
On the faces of the union? They were intended to seal without any sealant, but on an old system you can put a thin film of pipe dope or even RTV on them.
On threaded parts (nipples)? Yes.
Jim
Teflon tape and/or pipe dope
Yes.
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