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Old 06-22-2014, 08:00 PM
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Looks like mine is leaking some. Since this is gas I'm guessing the typical tread tape won't hold up. What do you folks do to keep from leaks?
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Old 06-22-2014, 08:23 PM
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I use the thread tape, no problems
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Really? Huh I would have thought the gas would break it down. Ok thanks .
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I use Teflon tape too.
Just do not wrap it on and have any of it hanging over the open end.
I always wrap it on clockwise when look at the open end.
Then your not peeling it off as you install the fitting.
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I use Teflon tape too.
Just do not wrap it on and have any of it hanging over the open end.
I always wrap it on clockwise when look at the open end.
Then your not peeling it off as you install the fitting.
X2. Plumbers teflon tape works for me too.
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I am a little surprised by the other responses so far.

Teflon tape works great for water pipe, but I never use it for gasoline applications.

Please understand that no one who's opinion I truly value has ever told me "definitely do not use Teflon tape on gas" however I just don't think it's a good thing.

I do know this about Teflon tape: Teflon tape DOES NOT have any sealing properties what-so-ever.

It is exactly what it sounds like, TEFLON... A non stick product.

It helps to eliminate friction between thread mating surfaces, it makes the threads slick on each other, so they slide easier when being screwed together, thus letting the pipe and fitting screw together farther.

Back to the problem, I would bet that there is a crack in the solder that holds the little square fitting into the bottom of the tank or the top of the bowl base is distorted or cracked.
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