Thread seal tape, commonly known as Teflon tape, is wrapped around male pipe thread adapters and hose to allow for a tighter connection, preventing leaks and ensuring a tight seal.
By Spencer in Seattle
First a note for those who do a lot of plumbing: this is a thick variety of teflon tape. If you're tired of that thin stuff that shreds up, go with this tape as it's nice an thick, giving you a good seal.
The rest of this review is for folks who've maybe never used teflon tape before.
1. What is it for? Teflon tape is for metal to metal threaded plumbing fixtures. Without the tape your fixtures will almost always leak. With a few wraps of this tape, they will not leak. The teflon simply blocks the water from making its way down the threads.
2. How do you apply it? Clockwise around the male threads.
3. How much do you use? Two or three wraps will do it. If you do more, you'll just need to crank harder when you tighten up the fixture. If you do less, it may come off when you're tightening things up.
4. Are there other options? Yes, teflon tape is not your only option when it comes to threaded connections. There are many liquid joint compounds available, most of which work very well. Teflon tape is just a bit less messy.
5. How much do I need to buy? One roll should last you through many shower-head installations and things like that.
6. Can I reuse the old tape if it's still on the threads? In some cases, if you remove a shower head and there is still tape on the threads of the spigot, you can leave that teflon tape on there and reuse it. But you're always better off wiping it off and layering on some new tape.
7. How do I remove old teflon tape? A wire brush, wiped along in the direction of the threads, is the easiest way to strip off old teflon tape. You can sometimes get it off with your fingers.
Watch my video if you want to see how to apply this tape to a threaded fitting, and have fun with your DIY plumbing projects!
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This product was NOT given to me as part of any promotion. I bought it after doing some comparison shopping and this review is entirely the result of my own opinions and use of the product.
The rest of this review is for folks who've maybe never used teflon tape before.
1. What is it for? Teflon tape is for metal to metal threaded plumbing fixtures. Without the tape your fixtures will almost always leak. With a few wraps of this tape, they will not leak. The teflon simply blocks the water from making its way down the threads.
2. How do you apply it? Clockwise around the male threads.
3. How much do you use? Two or three wraps will do it. If you do more, you'll just need to crank harder when you tighten up the fixture. If you do less, it may come off when you're tightening things up.
4. Are there other options? Yes, teflon tape is not your only option when it comes to threaded connections. There are many liquid joint compounds available, most of which work very well. Teflon tape is just a bit less messy.
5. How much do I need to buy? One roll should last you through many shower-head installations and things like that.
6. Can I reuse the old tape if it's still on the threads? In some cases, if you remove a shower head and there is still tape on the threads of the spigot, you can leave that teflon tape on there and reuse it. But you're always better off wiping it off and layering on some new tape.
7. How do I remove old teflon tape? A wire brush, wiped along in the direction of the threads, is the easiest way to strip off old teflon tape. You can sometimes get it off with your fingers.
Watch my video if you want to see how to apply this tape to a threaded fitting, and have fun with your DIY plumbing projects!
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This product was NOT given to me as part of any promotion. I bought it after doing some comparison shopping and this review is entirely the result of my own opinions and use of the product.
By Emily
Thread seal tape, aka teflon tape, is what it is. This works exactly as it should.
While often used for plumbing and gas lines to create a tight seal, I have also used this to repair (build up a worn down) pin on a doorknob, and to ever so slightly build up the pipe of my kid's tricycle handlebars to create a tighter grip.
While often used for plumbing and gas lines to create a tight seal, I have also used this to repair (build up a worn down) pin on a doorknob, and to ever so slightly build up the pipe of my kid's tricycle handlebars to create a tighter grip.
By Cyrus Gardner
Am I really writing a review on...tape? Yep. its Teflon thread seal tape. so.....yeah. it works.
By Ben P.
I've had issues in the past where the teflon tape I've gotten is too weak and will shred while I'm screwing on the pipe fitting. Fortunately, this is not an issue with this product. Great job!
By Chckenjen
Did the trick! Worked like a charm and stopped the leak. I used it on my PUR water filter that's on my faucet as well as my shower head.
By Mizzjinabq
Its doing the job it was intended for. Not much to get excited for, but it works, was easy to use, good packaging.
By Justin Wilson
It's Teflon tape. If used properly it works fine. Shipping was quick.
By Sampson Simpson
inexpensive and worked as expected. would buy again.
By M. Farnham
Very pleased with purchase & quick delivery!
By Jose Sandoval
worked as expected stopped the leak right up
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