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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on October 24, 2013, 09:16:00 pm

Title: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: dazmond on October 24, 2013, 09:16:00 pm

so when you guys screwed the fitting into the gas inlet what tape did you use on the thread?i have loads of ptfe tape but i want to use the proper stuff to ensure a good tight fit with no leaks.ive heard ptfe tape is not up to the job!what do plumbers use?

thanks in advance fellas


regards


dazmond

Title: Re: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: Dave. on October 24, 2013, 09:35:04 pm

There's a ptfe for gas fittings Daz

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GAS-TAPE-PTFE-/230768633270?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&hash=item35bae1e5b6

Title: Re: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: dannymack on October 24, 2013, 09:36:47 pm

Daz I've got a brass nipple which I push the gas pipe on and use jubilee clip, ptfe tape would be fine, you worrying to much and roofers always carrying gas around in back of vans so wouldn't worry about that either m8

Title: Re: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: dazmond on October 24, 2013, 10:01:58 pm

maybe i am danny!but i want to make sure everythings right as ive never done anything like this before!im not the best DIY er in the world thats why im a window cleaner!! ;D ;D

but ill have a go at anything! ;) :)


best wishes


dazmond

Title: Re: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: robertphil on October 24, 2013, 10:18:06 pm

 check for leaks with soapy water  or else

kabbbooosh   up she goes .       

Title: Re: fitting gas pipe to unit
Post by: dannymack on October 24, 2013, 10:25:30 pm

Lol !!! You'll be fine Daz & enjoy doing it, just look at it as a big kettle there to hot ya water up !!! Don't forget it takes about 5 - 10 mins to ce thru warm