michaelj
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What teflon tape is approved for gas piping, will all approved tape be yellow?
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Teflon Tape
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michaelj,
The "proposed" type of Teflon tape to be used should be approved by the
AHJ B E F O R E it is installed! The AHJ may want the use of pipe
dope only. While there is an approved type of Teflon [ yellow in color ]
out on the market, I have found that the [ proper ] use of pipe dope
rarely leaks on the joints. It has to do with the permeability of the
tape itself and the correct application by the installer of said tape.
Others may have different experiences and/or viewpoints.
http://www.resitape.com/en/overview_mgst.html
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michaelj,
The "proposed" type of Teflon tape to be used should be approved by the
AHJ B E F O R E it is installed! The AHJ may want the use of pipe
dope only. While there is an approved type of Teflon [ yellow in color ]
out on the market, I have found that the [ proper ] use of pipe dope
rarely leaks on the joints. It has to do with the permeability of the
tape itself and the correct application by the installer of said tape.
Others may have different experiences and/or viewpoints.
http://www.resitape.com/en/overview_mgst.html
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