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I wouldn't use LSX on rad tales. PTFE or Paste but I don't like paste either.LSX is clear whilst PTFE, well I'm sure you know the rest
Good stuff but also last resort for me.Loctite 55 for me
Or loctite 577 for 100% leak free
Still not tried that , went for some the other day and had a heart attack at the price
What is the cure time, it`s not instant.
I have had a couple of tails going into towel tails that I have had to use gas PTFE to get them to seal. But to be honest I think that was the finish on the rad and less to do with the PTFEIsn't lsx just silicone sealant?
Ptfe for me, if it's not sealing with ptfe then the problems with the fittings. Avoid ptfe and oil based joint compound, the compound can attack the tape.
Somebody else has said about the tail with a seal but I have only seen the extensions with a seal. Got a link?And small amount of threads on towel rail also a problem to seal with ptfe tape. Unless the tail has a shoulder to tighten against the towel rail, or the tails with the rubber seal
Isn't lsx just silicone sealant?
Ptfe for me, if it's not sealing with ptfe then the problems with the fittings. Avoid ptfe and oil based joint compound, the compound can attack the tape.
Somebody else has said about the tail with a seal but I have only seen the extensions with a seal. Got a link?
Yes it is however not all silicone sealants are the same, every manufacture makes a range of sealants.Isn't lsx just silicone sealant?
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I had my first leak with 577 this week. On my house too!!!!!Or loctite 577 for 100% leak free
Opps! What did her indoors say?I had my first leak with 577 this week. On my house too!!!!!
I'm single (very very long story, hence not many posts on here this year!)Opps! What did her indoors say?
Check my link a few posts back, don`t think it works on plastic.I'm single (very very long story, hence not many posts on here this year!)
I've fixed it for now, got my lunch box under it; it's actually a plastic thread on a BWT twin stage 22mm filter kit. I thought about using my normal PTFE but then thought "this is what this stuffs supposed to be for" etc..
Stick to Standard Procedures....
I'm single (very very long story, hence not many posts on here this year!)
I've fixed it for now, got my lunch box under it; it's actually a plastic thread on a BWT twin stage 22mm filter kit. I thought about using my normal PTFE but then thought "this is what this stuffs supposed to be for" etc..
Stick to Standard Procedures....
Check my link a few posts back, don`t think it works on plastic.
I don`t post unless I`m +80% certain.spot on
Blame it on new fangled technologyAah, every days a school day! Cheers guys, 22 years in and still learning!!
That's where I'm clearly going wrong.I don`t post unless I`m +80% certain.
What do you use then? Hemp needs paste, so you aren't using that.I wouldn't use LSX on rad tales. PTFE or Paste but I don't like paste either.
Just PTFE normally.What do you use then? Hemp needs paste, so you aren't using that.
Rocol thread seal goo?
Boss white and hemp never leakIs there a benefit of using one over the other on radiator tails? Only ask as I have a couple of cast iron rads to fit and manufacturer says LSX over PTFE
Boss white and hemp never leak
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