Pingel fuel tap

[Gilfi]

Hi guys, probably not in the right place but what the hell.

I have a Pingel tap on the Kat which I installed just to get it running but it seems to have a leak. I did see on the installation instructions that there was a mention to put thread tape  on it before installing.

My question is, is there such thread tape or not? I know of plumbers teflon thread tape but not a thing about a type of tape that would withstand petrol.

[Gammaboy]

Plumbers teflon tape is what they mean.

[Gixer1460]

Or liquid PTFE sealant works well.

[Fazz711]

May be best to use gas safe one wrap PTFE

[Dezza]

PTFE plumbers' tape works fine on the threads of a Pingel tap, as is stated on the destructions given by Pingel. Presumably this stuff is petrol resistant. I had reservartions at first when I used this when fitting mine but have never even had a hint of a leak (yet....).

[vizman]

i've always used 'tit-tape' (PTFE tape) on my threaded petrol connections

[gray711]

PTFE on my Pingel too. 

I also use a bit of cut & shaped bicycle inner tube to seal adapter plate to tank 

[stockcar]

bearing mind that most braided type hose is PTFE lined then it will cope with fuel no issue..............

[Gilfi]

Thanks for the good info guys. It's always good to have some with real world experience.

[Gammaboy]

The different colours of PTFE tape mean the following:

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• White: used on NPT threads up to 3/8 inch
• Yellow: used on NPT threads 1/2 inch to 2 inch, often labeled "gas tape"
• Pink: used on NPT threads 1/2 inch to 2 inch, safe for propane and other hydrocarbon fuels
• Green: oil-free PTFE used on oxygen lines and some specific medical gasses
• Gray: contains nickel, anti-seizing, anti-galling and anti-corrosion, used for stainless pipes
• Copper: contains copper granules and is certified as a thread lubricant but not a sealer

I've used the white stuff on fuel for years.

Yellow and Pink are just thicker than the white.

[Gilfi]

Thanks for the info Gammaboy. Much appreciated.