[PSUBS-MAILIST] High Pressure Air System Thread Sealants

[Steve via Personal_Submersibles]

I learned about anti-seize from my navy days. I believe I have put a little on every external (to the hull) thread on this project.

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On Dec 29, 2017 7:56 PM, Brian Cox via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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> Steve, I used just Teflon tape and I had some tiny leaks. I would recommend using the Teflon tape and also a viscous product such as Never-seize. I had to back everything out and re-do all my fittings just for piece of mind. In addition the Never-seize is good for stainless to stainless fittings. I didn't have any leaks after that.
> Brian
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> --- personal_submersibles at psubs.org wrote:
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> From: hank pronk via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> To: Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] High Pressure Air System Thread Sealants
> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 00:02:14 +0000 (UTC)
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> Steve,
> Tread tape has worked reliably for me for many years and projects. I tried a liquid product one time and it was garbage.
> Hank
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> On Friday, December 29, 2017, 4:14:23 PM MST, Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
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> All, I am starting to plumb together my K250 HP Air distribution system (3,500 psi). Looking for feedback.
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> For the NPT connections I am choosing a LOCTITE product:
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> I’ve read Teflon tape technically isn’t the best for HP applications but I’ve seen it used. Anyone have a proven best practice?
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> Thanks,
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> Steve
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