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Discuss Best Solar sealant/paste to use ?? in the Renewable Energy at Plumbers Forums; Please help guys. My new cylinder is plumbed in, only the solar side to go. What is the Best paste/sealant to use ? bearing mind I will be having 2 ...-
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Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
Please help guys.
My new cylinder is plumbed in, only the solar side to go.
What is the Best paste/sealant to use ? bearing mind I will be having 2 x Flat panels.
Im fully aware PTFE is not suitable, my Hemp is at the ready.
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Re: Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
Thank you Gray
I just googled your suggestion.
I havent a woman internal problem, just Solar !!safe-gas-installer.co.uk
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Re: Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
Just use ptfe
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Welcome kev
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Re: Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
Shouldn't need any paste
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Re: Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
Joint in question is a 1/2 inch male iron on a high temp drain cock.
It has a rubber o ring on the thread, would you use just this?safe-gas-installer.co.uk
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Re: Best Solar sealant/paste to use ??
I'd use loctite
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