Do flared copper pipes with the conical brass nuts require PTFE tape or jointing paste to seal adequately?
Ensuring pipe fitting joint seal
Sep 06, 2026
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Do flared copper pipes with the conical brass nuts require PTFE tape or jointing paste to seal adequately?
They should form a cold weld giving a metal to metal gas tight seal without needing anything else. John
Thanks, that's reassuring.
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