[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:
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> 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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