[Public-List] Exhaust iron/steel pipe thread sealant

Michael Connolly crufone at comcast.net
Thu Dec 16 18:34:59 PST 2021


George,
Thanks for the heads up.
Michael
> On 12/16/2021 7:47 PM George Dinwiddie via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>  
> I don't recommend teflon for exhaust systems.
> 
> "DuPont studies show that the Teflon off-gases toxic particulates at 
> 446°F. At 680°F Teflon pans release at least six toxic gases."
> 
> This is well within the range of internal combustion exhaust gasses. 
> While the cooling water might keep the pipes below that, I wouldn't bet 
> my life on that always being true.
> 
>   - George
> 
> On 12/16/21 4:12 PM, Greenhouse, Matthew A. (GSFC-6650) via Public-List 
> wrote:
> > Jonathan -- Teflon tape is fine for this and is available at any hardware store.
> > 
> > Matt
> > 
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