Teflon tape?

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  1. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    Is telon tape reef safe?
     
    Seabeast, Nov 26, 2009
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  2. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    yes. you can use it with no problems
     
    yamaharider73, Nov 26, 2009
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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Absolutely reef safe. Many other types of pipe dope I can't say that they are anywhere close to reef safe.
     
    horkn, Nov 27, 2009
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Tape is OK but I much prefer the stick type PVC pipe lubricants like this one:
    LA-CO: Product Detail - PLASTO-JOINT STIK® - Plastic Thread Sealant

    It stays pliable forever and does not tear or try to roll out when screwed together like tapes do. I have used it for years, actualy my swiming pool contractor gave me a stick in 1985 when my pool was constructed and I have used it ever since. Its all the pool contractor uses on PVC, big or small.
     
    AZDesertRat, Nov 28, 2009
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  5. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    remember that teflon tape is not a thread sealant its a thread lubricant. check into a food grade loctight
     
    WuWu, Nov 28, 2009
    WuWu, Nov 28, 2009
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