Fitting (inside thread) with c0onical bottom
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Fitting (inside thread) with c0onical bottom
I have a fitting with a conical bottom (not flat), and it does not seem to lend itself to a gasket. But it leaks (not much), so I wonder, should thread tape (is that what it is called?) be what one should use?
Thanks,
Hans L
Thanks,
Hans L
#2
You always need to use thread sealant and/or tape if the thread is the seal but with your vague description I'm not sure what it is the seal. Conical suggests a flare fitting. If so the thread isn't the seal the flare is. Post a picture of the part that is leaking. http://www.doityourself.com/forum/li...rt-images.html
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Well, I do not think that it is "flared", but I will attach a drawing (tomorrow; have to run).
Thanks for you answer.
Hans L
Thanks for you answer.
Hans L
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When you said "seal", Ray, I remembered that what I named "bottom" is the seat. It is inside a fitting, so I do not think as photo will come out well. I will make a drawing and post it tomorrow (I have to run).
Thanks for your reply.
Hans L
Thanks for your reply.
Hans L
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Here is a drawing (an artist I am not!). The fittings are for water to a garden hose. What do you think?
Thanks!
Hans L
#9
Looks like a brake or hydraulic line not a garden hose. Please post real pictures of the garden hose. Garden hoses are sealed with a rubber washer. If you are trying to plug it here are some examples: https://www.industrialspec.com/shop/...-hose-cpw.html
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The garden hose comes later.
The fitting to the left is fitted into a plastic pipe and the fitting to the right has a turn off/on valve on it.
My question is if the female with a conical seat is a match for the male fitting as shown? It looks to me like tread tape is the only sealing that can be used. What do you think?
Hans L
The fitting to the left is fitted into a plastic pipe and the fitting to the right has a turn off/on valve on it.
My question is if the female with a conical seat is a match for the male fitting as shown? It looks to me like tread tape is the only sealing that can be used. What do you think?
Hans L
#11
if the female with a conical seat is a match for the male fitting as shown? It looks to me like tread tape is the only sealing that can be used.
Please post a picture of the valve and the pipe fitting.
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Here are the two fittings, which I have screwed together somewhat.
There is, indeed, a nick on the right one, and I am sure it could allow a leak. However, I am really doubtful about these two metal surfaces (brass) being able to create a seal.
Hans L
#14
Your description was really confusing and misleading us. You have a drop elbow with a hose bib screwed in. It needs teflon tape and/or pipe sealant (dope) where the hose bib screws into the el.
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Sorry that I confused you. Did not mean to. I've learned a lesson. And I will go back to the hardware store and get dope or use the tape I have (although it is a pain not getting the tape twisted; on hte other hand, I do not know how much dope to use).
Thanks to you, Ray, and the others for your help and interest in helping. I will soon have a functioning garden hose again, and I have learned a lot.
Regards,
Hans L
Thanks to you, Ray, and the others for your help and interest in helping. I will soon have a functioning garden hose again, and I have learned a lot.
Regards,
Hans L
#16
You can use just pipe dope or you can use just tape or you can use tape and dope.
One often recommended brand of sealant is Locktite 565™ PST® Thread Sealant, Controlled Strength
One often recommended brand of sealant is Locktite 565™ PST® Thread Sealant, Controlled Strength
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Thanks. I read that
"... Cures rapidly to withstand 10,000 psi..." Am I right in assuming that the curing does NOT prevent the fittings to be separated (unscrewed)!? If that is right, is it difficult to clean out the sealant from a female fitting if you need to reseal?
"... Cures rapidly to withstand 10,000 psi..." Am I right in assuming that the curing does NOT prevent the fittings to be separated (unscrewed)!? If that is right, is it difficult to clean out the sealant from a female fitting if you need to reseal?
#19
Its probably not made for it but I bet you could stick a rubber hose gasket inside the fitting in the bottom picture and it would seal up. Not that the dope wouldn't work, just sayin.