What is Teflon Tape?

Teflon® tape is a specialized type of tape used in plumbing to seal connections throughly, ensuring that pipes will not leak. This tape is also referred to as poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) tape, with “Teflon®” being a trademark of the DuPont company. It is available at most hardware and home supply stores, usually in the plumbing section, and it is a standard part of the toolkit of people who do any sort of plumbing work. PTFE is a very interesting substance. From a plumbing point of view, it's important to note that it is very flexible and that it has immense tensile strength. When Teflon® tape is used to wrap the threads of a pipe, the tape acts almost like putty, filling the space and preventing leakage. While it is possible to use plumbing putty for tasks like this, Teflon® tape is quicker and easier, and often much neater, as well. Typically, PTFE tape is white, because this is the natural color of the substance. Some companies make color coded PTFE tape, with different ...  more

If you know the answers get started this weekend, on the new filter. If you think Teflon tape is something you cook with, well maybe you should call a plumber to install the filter. When replacing your existing filter try to select the same model as before, this should cause all the existing fittings to be the same size and simplify the connection to the replacement filter. If you have decided to change models read the manufactures directions before starting the job. You may need to replace washer or use something that is new to you, better to understand this before and not after. The first thing to do is turn off the water to the home. Whether you are swapping out an under counter or whole house filter the process is about the same. Once the water is off you can open a sink faucet and drain the remaining water from the water line and filter. You might be surprised at the amount of water the filter and lines are holding. Draining this line will reduce any spillage as you disconnect ...

If you know the answers get started this weekend, on the new filter. If you think Teflon tape is something you cook with, well maybe you should call a plumber to install the filter. When replacing your existing filter try to select the same model as before, this should cause all the existing fittings to be the same size and simplify the connection to the replacement filter. If you have ...  more