gas pipe thread sealer

[Anonymous-0]

Who makes a good thread sealer for the black natural gas pipe? Do you apply it to only the male threads or both the male and female ends? Thanks Bob

 

[Gun guru]

I take it you have never been a pipefitter or worked on plumbing systems or hydraulic systems.

The best pipe dope is the Loctite 592. Squeeze bottle that is the size of a toothpaste tube. (If you can find it)

You only put the sealant on the male threads, not the female threads and use a brush or your finger to push the sealant into the threads.
(if you dont know what you are doing you should call a plumber or a HVAC guy, messing around with natural gas line can be real dangerous)

 

[Bud in FLA]

If you can't find the Loctite 592, Rectorseal 5 works good for propane, gasoline, diesel, etc.

Note: If you use it in a water system, you'll be able taste it for about 37 years.....

 

[tn terry t]

http://www.rectorseal.com/index.php?site_id=1&product_id=214


this is the best stuff ive ever used 1/4 to6"pipe i dont think you can beat it. gas, hydraulic 'air what ever

 

[Anonymous-0]

Block is the product I use. Never a problem and was recomended to me by a HVAC installer. It's blue and was sold at home depot last time I checked.

 

[Pooh Bear]

Don't know about the paste, but code here is yellow teflon tape.
Same stuff as the white, only thicker.

Pooh Bear

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thanks for the info everyone. Bob

 

[XRogerX]

Agreed. Loctite 592 was the best stuff I ever used for piping.

 

[souNdguy]

gasoila is the best I've used..

soundguy

 

[Sammy in Kansas]

I am a Master Plumber, and the old timer I served my apprenticeship under always said on gas to use both Teflon tape followed by Tru Blu dope made by Rectorseal. I still use that advice today and have never had a leak. There is another local shop been in business for years and they use the same method. Watch those import fittings. They will crack easy.