General Pneumatic Advice and Help

[Ogehsim]

Originally Posted by Wren Hensgen

For point 2, I really hope you mean taping the threads of the fitting. You should never, ever tape the tube itself. You'll foul the fitting, and send little bits of teflon tape through your air system.

Teflon tape is a bit of a polarizing question. If you do it right, it's fast, easy, and clean. However, if you don't, you can reduce airflow, CREATE leaks, and foul your tubing.

Thanks! I did mean taping the threads of the fitting. I'm still getting a hang of all the vocab.

I like the idea of the Permatex. However, out of curiosity, what is the right way to do Teflon tape?

[Wren Hensgen]

Originally Posted by Ogehsim

I like the idea of the Permatex. However, out of curiosity, what is the right way to do Teflon tape?

Three tight wraps, with the narrowest tape you can find. Start at least two threads up from the bottom. Wrap in the same direction as the fitting will be screwed in, so that tightening the fitting doesn't just strip the tape off.

The sealant I've had good experiences with is linked below.

https://www.permatex.com/products/th...aulic-sealant/