Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
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Is it common practice to use teflon tape on 8 rd (EUE) threads? In regards to 5.5" 8 round threads during a 2000psi Hydro-test...
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RE: Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
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RE: Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
RE: Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
Our procedur is to wrap with teflon tape then apply dope to the teflon tape before connecting male thread to femail thread. The test pressure is 2000psi. This has worked very well in the past when Hydro-testing. I have one client who says Teflon tape should not be used on 8 round threads. I am not able to find a procedure that is clear either way...
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RE: Teflon Tape on 8 round threads?
At that time (1995) , API was trying to develope dope without metal powders for environmental reasons. So I do not know what may have changed.