Recent content by unclerandy

I used US made teflon tape of high quality. I started with three wraps, leaked, then six wraps, leaked, then 9-10 wraps and broke the fitting. Seems everything I had done probably would have worked perfect but I suspect there was/is a problem with the threads that tape wasn't going to resolve.

Also to note; the pressure switch has a 1/4 npt plug on the right side. I tried the Monster teflon tape (2 wraps) on the plug and it barely went in a couple threads before getting impossibly tight to turn. It'll be interesting to see if that went in far enough to not leak.

I spent some time on the phone with Loctite. I explained the whole situation and the tech guy said to use 567. I used a die to clean up the threads and installed a new pressure switch tonight. I’ll wait 24 hours and post the results. I appreciate the input.

The 567 is not “Permatex”, it’s Loctite brand. You say tape and dope is a solution for no leaking but that’s what I’ve been doing and it leaks!

Your saying liquid paste and stuff is unnecessary. Maybe you didn’t read my previous post and the issue I’m having. I’ve tried tape, tape and dope many times and still leaking. You think Blue Monster tape will be the cure? I don’t want to use some sticky paste or Loctite but everything else has...

Question about using a die; If I use a 1/4 18 die to clean/condition the threads how far down can I go without damage since it’s tapered?

How would I know about the thread “degree”? This is an Ingersoll Rand pressure switch going on an Ingersoll Rand compressor. It is the factory part being installed on the factory fitting. I wouldn’t think they are different threads.....?

Is the T Plus a completely different kind of sealant that would do something different than the Megaloc I’ve been trying?

It’s $3 dollars. Is the advice to use Rectorseal only and no Teflon tape? It does seem after multiple times installing it with different amount of wraps used and with pipe dope that there may be voids to fill.

545 only? No tape? I'm having a terrible time stopping a leak. Main male pipe coming out of Ingersoll Rand compressor with 1/4 npt head. Installed new air pressure switch manifold which is 1/4 female npt. 3 wraps of teflon tape and Megaloc pipe sealant. Leaked. I increased the amount of wraps of...

Any more users able to post updates?

What brand are these 35 year old hoses your talking about?

Could you be more specific with a brand and model?

Are you saying that the Goodyear Hoses that say Made in USA are bogus fakes?

Vise mounted! I made a template for the top and bottom pieces out of 1/4" MDF. I found a local water jet company and took the templates to them. They duplicated my templates exactly out of 1/4" cold rolled mild steel. I got my hands on a pretty aggressive Scotch-Brite hook and loop disc for my...