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Scouse p
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Slic tite Jun 13, 2021 8:39:10 GMT via mobile

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Post by Scouse p on Jun 13, 2021 8:39:10 GMT

Hi all
Bought some slic tite joint compound from wickes few weeks back. Says on the back of the tub not suitable for tapered to parallel threads...what sort of situations would this apply to?
I'd just normally use it on compression fittings or in addition to ptfe on rad tails...?

Thanks

tomplum Administrator Posts: 14,661	Slic tite Jun 13, 2021 12:15:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tomplum on Jun 13, 2021 12:15:01 GMT tapered thread are rarely used in plumbing, I've encountered them on pneumatic systems, compressed air and hydraulics so. Don't worry about it, plumbing is parallel threads,

Scouse p Guest	Slic tite Jun 13, 2021 12:45:14 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Scouse p on Jun 13, 2021 12:45:14 GMT Perfect thanks Tom

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Slic tite Jun 14, 2021 6:33:53 GMT via mobile

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Post by dickpuller on Jun 14, 2021 6:33:53 GMT

As Tom has said tapered fitting are rare.
Screw & socket steel pipe is about the only thing.
Also know as ‘MI’ or Barrel.

Joint Compounds like Slic Tight can be used on these pipes & fitting, but generally only low pressure….eg. Nat Gas.
Not commonly used, with PTFE thread tape etc more commonly used.

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Post by Scouse p on Jun 13, 2021 8:39:10 GMT

Post by tomplum on Jun 13, 2021 12:15:01 GMT

Post by Scouse p on Jun 13, 2021 12:45:14 GMT

Post by dickpuller on Jun 14, 2021 6:33:53 GMT