PTFE Tape or Loctite 55 | How to use PTFE tape and Loctite 55

Welcome to my beginners plumbing guide where i will show you how to correctly use PTFE tape and the proper use of loctite 55. I also compare the two products for you. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out. Theres other plumbing tutorials on my channel to check out!

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[JS-diqg]

Been using loctite 55 since 2006 on all my projects: house rebuilds to through hulls in boats. Never fails.

[dickbeany]

Tried both today on a 3/4" T piece for the dishwasher tap. PFE kept leaking a drop occasionally (even with 7 windings) but Loctite worked perfect. Is more expensive but certainly worth it.

[SeaTaj]

Finally, someone who understands ptfe tape! I've never used loctite 55. I am very excited to learn!

[neilashdown]

Best demo of how to use locktite 55 out there well done great demo

[bill]

That Bahco spanner is luxurious. I feel like a king whenever I use that same one.

[sommid]

Thanks for the tip to use Loctite 55....it made may day!

[johncollins]

Useful. I've bought a second air grinder to be able to take different tools than first one used ptfe as usual but when I screwed the adapter (?) in to take the air hose it was leaking. Sprayed soap solution to find leak: it was definitely where the adapter screws into the female end of the grinder. Swapped the adapter to the previous grinder and there was no leak. Never had this problem with air fittings so assume it's just bad (Chinese?) threads inside. Was suggested to use 577 (?) but it's 44€ -- the grinder was only €35. So have been looking for something else. Have found a German product Microtec Fixdicht Tec 100 for 10€. Not tried it yet. But dropped on this vid. It's to be a permanent fitting, never needs to come off.
Ideas welcome.
Thanks.

[davelinkson]

I never knew much about the thread type.Both have their benefits on different applications. I'll be needing Locktite 55 for an outside tap.

[AndrewRS]

Interesting. I am a pump technician and use thread tape or hemp & soap. I was working with some contractors and they swore by sealant cord. However, when I asked them to explain why it’s better. They didn’t know besides just saying “its better”. Good informative video. I might keep a couple of rolls in my vehicle. The biggest issue for me with thread tape is lining things up. If you have to back off a BSP thread. It often drips. I tighten everything 99%. Put everything in position and then rotate all the fittings that last 1% to line it all up.

[twinpinesmall]

Very helpful video. Was getting very frustrated with tap fitting beforehand. Cheers.

[Nevseremos]

Dont waste your time with PTFE. I tried at least 20 times on 1/2 thread. Then i bought Loctite 55 and it sealed perfectly from the first time!

[unclemaple]

Love the locktite 55. Using it on a project requiring 11 myson rcv21 to be in stall across three zones. Love it. 😊

[kosal]

Thanks for your tips that I installed my garden faucet back properly. Before that it was at 30degrees and dripping.

[docolemnsx]

Well, off to redo my leaky job from yesterday 😅

I already got the loctite from the neighbour, so this saves me a two hour trip to the store, but apparently (according to this video), he wasn't kidding when he said it never failed him...

The real sad part is that he told me this yesterday, just before I started applying the ptfe tape and I was like "yeah cool story bro" 🤣

[metallitech]

I think we should leave the initial turn or so of the threads without tape; to avoid difficulty getting started.

[Seymour_Cox]

7 turns of a .075mm PTFE tape is about half a mm, which is absolutely not enough.
Been in the irrigation industry long enough to realize you're best reading the product specs of what you want to thread, in my case, on swing joints with tapered threads it specifies 1mm of material to be added to the thread, which is about 14 turns.
You don't put enough, the tape thins out and disappears, you put too much and you'll end up turning the entire tape when tightening the fitting.

[devourerofmankind]

Yer arms are gorgous m8!

The video certainly helped me out! The service guy at the DIY store didnt knew what product would allow you to adjust the connection a little.

So intuitively i bought locktite 55 (the brand is amazing) and thanks to your video i now know i have the propper stuff for the job :)

Thanks and good luck with the rest of the content.
Grtz. A Dutchy

[florisvanimpe]

Thanks a lot, really helped me! very clear instructions!

[amoeb]

Thanks a lot I'll try to use 7 turns of PTFE I put way too much on it (around 12-15 turns)

[simonspragg]

Locktite all day. Used on PVC swimming pool pipe connections solved lots of irritating problems, especially peristaltic chemical injection valves...