akthor Well-Known Member Joined May 23, 2010 Messages 2,070 Reaction score 186 Location Litchfield and Brownton Oct 21, 2010 #1 Ok I managed to get some MFL's. Should I put the silicone thread tape on them before screwing them down? I think no cuz of the plastic washers in them but I figured I would check to be sure.
Ok I managed to get some MFL's. Should I put the silicone thread tape on them before screwing them down? I think no cuz of the plastic washers in them but I figured I would check to be sure.
samc Well-Known Member Joined Aug 11, 2008 Messages 5,366 Reaction score 80 Location Portland OR Oct 21, 2010 #2 flare fittings don't require teflon tape and it can actually make it leak if you use enough tape.
Cpt_Kirks Well-Known Member Joined Sep 11, 2008 Messages 3,704 Reaction score 60 Location Lakeland TN Oct 21, 2010 #3 Yeah, the plastic washers make the seal. The threads just hold the tip against the washer firmly.