Usually it will say on the label how many wraps are required. I believe yellow calls for three to get the published test results. bmc
Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2016, at 09:38, Eric Christoffersen <[email protected]> wrote: > > +1 on the thicker (yellow or pink) Teflon tape. Seals well yet I am now able > to remove the element using hand tools. Remember with teflon tape more isn't > better, just a single wrap was all I needed. Clean the threads well before > reinstalling. > >> On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 9:42:46 AM UTC-7, brian wrote: >> I just went through this. I agree with Herman as well. >> >> This time I made an aluminum washer and used the Loctite goop. I let it dry >> for 48 before putting it under pressure. The last time I didn't use the >> homemade washer and only let it dry 24 hours. It leaked a few months later. >> If it leaks again I'll use only the goop and let it dry 48 hours again. I >> think my washer is more likely to leak than just letting it fully cure. >> >> The impact wrench will take that element immediately. Much easier than a >> strap wrench. You only need to remove the plastic hole cover in the bottom >> to use the impact wrench. >> >> Brian >> >>> On Sep 13, 2016, at 9:54 AM, Ben McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> +1 on Herman's comment. The element does not use a flare or compression >>> fitting, and the factory sealed with a liquid dope that sets up quickly. >>> Tightening is going to make it Leak worse because you'll break loose the >>> original dope. Remove it, clean the threads as best you can (and try to get >>> all bits of dope out of the boiler to avoid sending them into the plumbing >>> of the machine--don't ask how I know this), then reseal and install. I've >>> used yellow Teflon tape and the factory liquid, both do great. The liquid >>> dries FAST so be ready to go if you use it. >>> Best, >>> bmc >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Sep 12, 2016, at 14:10, herman dickens <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> You could always try to tighten it but I've never had a lot of luck with >>>> that. it is worth a try though. If that doesn't work take it out, put some >>>> pipe dope on it, and screw it back in. Make sure that you use food safe >>>> pipe dope. >>>> >>>>> On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 5:07 PM, winnipegger65 <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Thanks Herman, quick reply! >>>>> >>>>> My brother has an impact wrench so I can borrow that easily enough. I'll >>>>> check out Home Depot for a strap wrench. >>>>> >>>>> Are you suggesting Herman that I need to remove the heating element first >>>>> before tightening it? I was thinking all I needed to do was to give it a >>>>> further tightening. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "Brewtus" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Brewtus" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Brewtus" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
