Blue Block Or Teflon Liquid?

orson

Which one do you guys prefer? My uncle (a plumber) swears by Blue Block but I've talked to others who say a good liquid w/ teflon is better.

threaderman

There are different anti-sieze compounds for different applications.I like dope with teflon for many uses.I use strictly white teflon tape on certain appls. I use a combination of both at times, then other times I don't use either [unions].Same for gas .I use the thick gas tape at times,rector-seal yellow gas dope,a combination ,or none at all [flare fittings].Any dope I buy from my suppliers is going to be good.For Galv. steel ,water lines over 2" ,I also use wicking plus dope .No wonder there's no room in my van.

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Double-A

I love me some RectorSeal. I use #5 on gas fittings and T+2 on everything else. Well, the odd time I actually do something anymore.

The T+2 will wash out of clothes, the #5 will not.

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Ron The Plumber

A plumbing apparatus part will tell you on a lable not to use pipe dope or it will void it's warranty, how many of you don't know what this part is?

threaderman

Sprinkler head

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threaderman

Maybe an RO or softener.I always read the manufactures specs. as different manufactures require different installation procedures.

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Ron The Plumber

Trap Primer but there could be others.

threaderman

All 3 of those I mentioned depending on manufactures,have said tape only,so i don't consider my answer wrong .I usely use tail-piece primers so I did not know that,but I believe you.

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SBXLIIChamps

Blue Block over teflon...Never leaks. Blue Block on those tough to get old unions.