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 NPT Threads
Author: bernabeu (SC)

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EVERY, repeat EVERY, NPT fitting 1/8" through 2" has EXACTLY 7 threads

if these threads are within tolerance(s) the PROPER makeup including 'power' is 7 resulting in a leak free LUBRICATED metal to metal seal (the dope is NOT a sealant, merely a lubricant)

if the threads are 'tight' then a good joint can be made with 4-6 turns and 'dope'

if, however, too many turns are used then the fitting is wedged open by the imperfect 'ending threads' resulting in a 'pipe joint' seal and NOT a metal to metal seal





"My sh*t don't stink and my joints don't, never, ever, not once in 40 years, leak."

I have, however, been fired many times for refusing to 'knuckle under' and perform sub-standard work.

But, never, ever, from an industrial or government job.


{think Groton, CT}


..... nuf said ....

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 Re: NPT Threads
Author: hj (AZ)

In 65+ years I had 4 jobs and was never fired from any of them.

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 Re: NPT Threads
Author: bernabeu (SC)

journeymen travel

a lot

i have seen men quit when they could not get mustard on their hot-dogs

walk across the road

start the new job within 10 minutes



we come from different worlds

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 Re: NPT Threads
Author: sum (FL)

But the reason they quit for not getting mustard on the hot dog is because they feel strongly that mustard works better than the yellow dope for gas threaded joints.

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 Re: NPT Threads
Author: bernabeu (SC)

yellow is used for TPFE 'tape' to indicate a 'thicker' more uniform composition


imo: permatex (now known as permatex pipe joint compound) works for EVERYTHING, but, is very very VERY messy to work with




a THICK black sticky goo which does NOT totally harden except when used on steam piping, and then only after several years

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 Re: NPT Threads
Author: davidimcintosh (Canada)

Useful info. Thanks.

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