OK to use Teflon tape on boil kettle fittings?

Quercus · Jan 21, 2008

A brew bro has a nice aluminum kettle with a threaded fitting on the bottom, into which he has installed a brass spigot.

The joint leaks, and we're wondering if standard Teflon plumbers tape is OK to use for this application. My cursory Googling of Teflon suggests it will be fine (no thermal degradation up to 500 degrees F), but I wanted to check with the experts.

Cheers,

Q.

Sherpa FE · Jan 21, 2008

There is Teflon all over my fittings on my keggle, no leaks, and no problems.
Go for it, it will be ok.
Josh

Sluggo · Jan 21, 2008

Wrap away. It works great as long as it isn't engulfed in flames from your burner.

AllHoppedUp · Jan 21, 2008

Yeah, I agree with the other guys. I've got a lot of teflon throughout my system and have no probs.

abracadabra · Jan 22, 2008

Teflon is not just OK with Stainless Steel fitting it's a must.

david_42 · Jan 22, 2008

Brass to aluminum, a couple layers of tape will reduce galvanic corrosion as well.

The Pol · Jan 22, 2008

Teflon is the second best creation, next to beer of course... oh, and my wifes cute muffin rump!

e lo · Jan 22, 2008

The Pol said:
Teflon is the second best creation, next to beer of course... oh, and my wifes cute muffin rump!

Pics or it's BS.

(I kid, I kid.)

The Pol · Jan 22, 2008

Here are all my pics on photobucket, there are a few of her in there... there ya go!

http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u189/PolTavern/

Quercus · Jan 22, 2008

Thanks guys...as I suspected. Teflon is a miracle compound, to be sure.

Also a good point regarding galavanic corrosion...

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