http://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Pipe+ThreadSearch resultshttp://www.bing.com:80/s/a/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Pipe+ThreadCopyright © 2026 Microsoft. All rights reserved. These XML results may not be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner or for any purpose other than rendering Bing results within an RSS aggregator for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of these results requires express written permission from Microsoft Corporation. By accessing this web page or using these results in any manner whatsoever, you agree to be bound by the foregoing restrictions.https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/teflon-tape-pipe-dope-or-both.2660/Well I use one, the other, or both depending on the composition of the threads. A softer material threading into a harder material (ie, PVC threading into a galvanized, or vice-versa as in copper threading into brass) requires less thread sealant as the softer material will conform to the harder material.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:58:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/pipe-dope-plumbers-putty-or-teflon-tape.20574/Pipe dope is a gooey paste that is used on threaded pipe joints. Teflon tape is used for the same purpose, and some plumbers use both at the same time. Plumbers putty is use when installing sink drains. It is a soft putty that will compress to seal between the flange and the sink. Some new materials require silicon, but that's another question.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:54:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/proper-handling-of-threaded-pvc-joints.38319/Teflon paste and pipe dope, just like Teflon tape, make threaded joints slippery. Their use on PVC fittings can be an invitation to over-torque. When working with threaded plastic fittings do use a proper sealant. The right sealant for threaded joints is non-hardening, compatible with plastic and doesn't add slipperiness.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:59:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/pipe-dope-on-all-threads-for-gas-valve.91782/Putty is for installing sink drains. Pipe dope thread sealant is used on the IP threads on both sides going into the regulator. The gas flex is a flare fit, not needing anything. Some plumbers will smear a bit of pipe dope on the mating surface of the flare fitting. Some examples below of pipe dope that I use. I install the flare side clean.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:33:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/black-pipe-assembly-technique.13262/For a correct pipe thread you should be able to hand tight the fitting 3 turns, use a anaerobic pipe sealant on thread first then 4 turns with tefon tape, hand tight fitting on to pipe, wrench tight fitting 1.5 to 2 times with 14" wrench for pipe sizes 1/2" to 1" you will never get a leak, for union smear a coat of anaerobic sealent on union ...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:57:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/slip-joints-teflon-tape-pipe-dope.43450/Do slip-joints require teflon tape and/or pipe dope? According to Geberit's tech support... for their tubular pvc slip-joint W&O fittings, for instance, they say they do NOT recommend use of teflon or dope.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:59:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/real-time-help-pipe-compound-with-compression-fittings.37667/What I was using specifically was Oatey Great White Pipe Joint Compound With PTFE. I carefully smeared a small amount across all the threads (male and female) prior to tightening the fitting.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:44:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/whats-the-dope-on-pipe-dope.80299/What is the dopist pipe dope? TL forum searches for "favorite pipe thread sealant" and "best pipe thread sealant" yielded no results. There is a such a plethora of products out there today. Up until now, I've mostly used Rectorseal #5 in the yellow tube, have tried Rectorseal T+2, and over...Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:59:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/measure-black-iron-pipe.58457/I need to thread and build a design using 1/2 " threaded black iron pipe. For example I have a piece of 1/2" threaded pipe. I need to thread on a 1/2" 90 on both ends and at a length of 12" to both centres. Calculating the thread engagement and with 4-3 hand turns and 4-3 wrench turns I need to keep three threads exposed.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:20:00 GMThttps://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/outside-faucet-has-wrong-thread-size-pipe-threads-vs-hose-threads.29260/I just moved into a 3-4 year old house that has an outside faucet that does not have hose threads on it. It appears to have pipe threads which while the same diameter are much finer that the normal outside hose threads. I've talked to a plumber and apparently there should have been an adapter...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:19:00 GMT