I have to agree with EdDanzer's implication that pipe thread is lacking in certain respects. The most glaring limitation for us is that assemblies made with pipe thread have very little consistency in the assembled length. On the other hand, pipe thread comes in large sizes and has the ability...
Compositepro: Thank you for your input. I just checked the stainless fittings that we have been using. The female fittings seem to have familiar imperfect threads. However, the nipples have these very nice smooth threads and seem somewhat sharp at the peaks but not sharp (or torn) enough to cut...
I agree with Cervantis that only very little science concerning the use of sealants. At some point we will do some science and testing with various products and methods and I will post the results, but that could be years off.
hydtool: Not only does 15 wraps seem like a waste of tape, but a...
Just to add my rather chaotic experience:
I'm developing a very compact plumbing product that uses over 40 1" stainless fittings in a space of about 12" x 18". I used Weld-On White Seal to assemble the entire assembly. Upon testing I discovered a large, depressing, number of leaks. As this is a...
