Alternative thread sealants (Plumbing)

In article , Tom writes

I've used Dow Corning 'Plumba Thread' which looks like the same sort of thing as Screwfix pipe seal. The day I used it the ptfe tape hit the bin, very quick and easy to use & no leaks. Data sheet says ok for water & gas.

I've used Fernox sealer on a variety of materials and found it very good. Expensive, though.

"Tom" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@despina.uk.clara.net:

I used the Fernox jollop in a tube for my last effort - excellent stuff. I sealed the thermostat well the boster pump and the immersion heater with it and nothing else.

I didn't really think it would work, but it did, and getting a seal with tape etc used to be a very iffy procedure for me

mike

I bought some US manufactured water treatment equipment which specified the use of this and specifically said that PTFE tape wasn't recommended.

So I used both :-)