20 Apr 2006 at 12:09 #1 mattup mattup Associate Joined 10 Jan 2006 Posts 826 Location Reading Some info required. When installing barbs into the various blocks etc, is it wise to use some PTFE tape around the threads? Thanks in advance Matt
Some info required. When installing barbs into the various blocks etc, is it wise to use some PTFE tape around the threads? Thanks in advance Matt
20 Apr 2006 at 12:18 #2 Jimi Jimi Associate Joined 3 Jan 2005 Posts 894 Location Isle of Man If you've got it, use it. It's not going to hurt and on some barbs you do actually get PTFE tape.
20 Apr 2006 at 12:43 #3 DaveMac DaveMac Soldato Joined 26 May 2004 Posts 3,013 Location Wolves mattup said: Some info required. When installing barbs into the various blocks etc, is it wise to use some PTFE tape around the threads? Thanks in advance Matt Click to expand... Definately use PTFE unless a) the barb has some other seal such as an o-ring used on the newer DD barb types etc.(though I still apply PTFE as well) b) you want an unplanned water feature inside your PC
mattup said: Some info required. When installing barbs into the various blocks etc, is it wise to use some PTFE tape around the threads? Thanks in advance Matt Click to expand... Definately use PTFE unless a) the barb has some other seal such as an o-ring used on the newer DD barb types etc.(though I still apply PTFE as well) b) you want an unplanned water feature inside your PC
20 Apr 2006 at 16:15 #4 Ukadder Ukadder Associate Joined 3 Aug 2004 Posts 1,770 Location Essex I use it on almost all my barbs, but then i get it for 4p a roll so it can be abused!
