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Thanks to the guys over at [[http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials/tutorials/teflon-wrapping-technique.html|airridetalk.com]] for this handy little "how to" describing the proper use of teflon tape on pipe threads. | Thanks to the guys over at [[http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials/tutorials/teflon-wrapping-technique.html|airridetalk.com]] for this handy little "how to" describing the proper use of teflon tape on pipe threads. | ||
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Here we have a roll of Teflon tape and a fitting with 3/8" NPT threads. Your hands and the fitting should be clean of any debris or dirt. | Here we have a roll of Teflon tape and a fitting with 3/8" NPT threads. Your hands and the fitting should be clean of any debris or dirt. | ||
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Begin by holding the Teflon tape roll in your left hand and the fitting in your right. | Begin by holding the Teflon tape roll in your left hand and the fitting in your right. | ||
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Place the tape on top of the threads and hold the tape with down if your index finger and roll the fitting in a clockwise direction. | Place the tape on top of the threads and hold the tape with down if your index finger and roll the fitting in a clockwise direction. | ||
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