2.5" and up threaded, all sizes going into Weld O Let (Starter pieces). Any judgment calls on existing or shaky looking threads.
Not on CPVC sprinkler fittings. Dope first, then tape. You can push the dope into the treads better with the brush, the tape covers the dope making a cleaner joint, and pipe pulls much smoother with tape. Matthew J. Willis Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-816-1087 Mobile 318-387-1163 Facsimile [email protected] > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [email protected] [mailto:sprinklerforum- > >[email protected]] On Behalf Of Timothy W Goins > >Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:27 AM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: RE: Pipe Dope > > > >We've done it for years (25+) My question is which SHOULD be applied > >first, > >the dope or the tape? I have fitters that do it both ways. > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [email protected] > >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > >[email protected] > >Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 7:32 AM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Pipe Dope > > > > > > > >How many out there use pipe dope AND tape on pipe threads? Is this an > >allowable method? What would be the consequences of this method? > > > >Thank You > > > >Rahe Loftin, P.E. > >Region 7 - GSA > >Cell - 817-371-3102 > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Sprinklerforum mailing list > >[email protected] > >http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > > >For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] > > > >To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] > >(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Sprinklerforum mailing list > >[email protected] > >http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > > >For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] > > > >To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] > >(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3521 - Release Date: 03/23/11 > >02:34:00 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
