Looking for some help regarding pump and ss valve
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I used Teflon tape on all my connections with no issues. Just be very careful when you tighten the valve on the plastic housing. Don't get too overzealous or you might cross thread it, or worse break it.
And give the Teflon tape a starting wrap at bottom, then diagonal to top, and then one wrap back to bottom.
Or something like that. Be sure to wrap it in a counterclockwise manner as well so it doesn't wind off as you thread it on.
Some people do like three wraps then the plastic can break just from the pressure. But you gotta get enough tape on to snug it up without that issue yet have the tape be effective. Take a quick look at your threads too, the metal ones if dinged up can really score the plastic. You may have to straighten with a small screwdriver or file depending how dung up.
Good question OP.
Or something like that. Be sure to wrap it in a counterclockwise manner as well so it doesn't wind off as you thread it on.
Some people do like three wraps then the plastic can break just from the pressure. But you gotta get enough tape on to snug it up without that issue yet have the tape be effective. Take a quick look at your threads too, the metal ones if dinged up can really score the plastic. You may have to straighten with a small screwdriver or file depending how dung up.
Good question OP.
My March pumps are the polysulphone type and I used a thin wrap of teflon tape over the threads, both as a form of lubrication to prevent the plastic threads from galling, and to somewhat reduce the "tightness" needed when screwing on the valves and camlock fittings to achieve a seal.
I may well have over-thought this out
but bottom line, it can't hurt, and may help...
Cheers!
I may well have over-thought this out
but bottom line, it can't hurt, and may help...Cheers!
My March pumps are the polysulphone type and I used a thin wrap of teflon tape over the threads, both as a form of lubrication to prevent the plastic threads from galling, and to somewhat reduce the "tightness" needed when screwing on the valves and camlock fittings to achieve a seal.
I may well have over-thought this out
Cheers!
I can't claim experience with this, but that logic sure does make sense to me. Teflon is so slick that I would think it could only help. That's my unqualified opinion.
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I can't claim experience with this, but that logic sure does make sense to me. Teflon is so slick that I would think it could only help. That's my unqualified opinion.
Well, having a 140,000 gallon water leak this summer caused by excessive teflon tape and overtightening of a plastic to metal connection (caused by the installer) I humbly disagree. The connection was so tight, the "easy out" tool almost broke trying to get it loose. I might have wanted to reuse that $180 backflow preventer. Irrigation system BTW.
I read that to say "don't do 2 things":
1. Don't use too much teflon tape
2. Don't over tighten
Are you saying not to use teflon tape at all because if you do you have to over tighten? Or are you saying don't be an idiot and use half a roll of teflon and then break out the breaker bar to tighten the fitting?
