How to Apply Teflon Tape the RIGHT Way

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  • @dwainwilliams4020
    @dwainwilliams4020 7 місяців тому +10

    I don't often do plumbing, but I've always hated doing Teflon tape. This is the first time I've ever done it correctly the first time! Thanks so much

  • @TroyDowling4
    @TroyDowling4 4 роки тому +463

    I do not comment on UA-cam videos, but must do so here. This tutorial is critically important. I am doing a facepalm so I forgot the basics. I have never seen a manual mention this important point. Also great is that you remind us with no arrogance. Thank you tremendously.

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  4 роки тому +17

      Glad it helped!

    • @CliveReyes
      @CliveReyes 4 роки тому +19

      Agreed. Just woke up to a puddle in my laundry room and the reason was my dumbass wrapped teflon tape the wrong way.

    • @johndee759
      @johndee759 2 роки тому +6

      So you have to go clockwise the same way how you screw it on

    • @bernadettewalsh7286
      @bernadettewalsh7286 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you,! I'm up all night trying to seal my toilet fittings 🙏🎉🕯️

    • @Wesmancan
      @Wesmancan 2 роки тому +1

      Some videos are very helpful. You no so much.

  • @joefabeetz1029
    @joefabeetz1029 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for confirming that I've been doing it correctly for all these years. Not taping the first thread is a great tip. I sometimes do that.

  • @georgeszweden9497
    @georgeszweden9497 2 роки тому +57

    I like how this dude presents the topic. He's casual, explaining simple things to us

    • @spol
      @spol 2 місяці тому

      And I feel like he appreciates getting to teach us something

  • @evirae
    @evirae 2 роки тому +108

    Installing a bidet and, hilariously, using teflon tape for the first time in my DIY shenanigans. Thank you so much for a perfectly illustrated video that covers everything you need to get things done correctly. In the dark world that is the internet, people helping others with stuff like this gives me hope. Awesome work!

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  2 роки тому +4

      Glad to help!

    • @aaronrodden8121
      @aaronrodden8121 2 роки тому +1

      That's is such a pretty name!! I have NEVER heard or seen "Evirae" before! No creeping lol just saying...Like Anastasia, that's a unique and pretty name!

    • @DeltaKnight
      @DeltaKnight 2 роки тому +3

      That's actually the exact same reason I came here!

    • @norbertnagy5514
      @norbertnagy5514 Рік тому +1

      I like the bird draving in the profile pic

    • @corneliuspraeda6452
      @corneliuspraeda6452 11 місяців тому

      Your hope is misplaced. We're all still dooming ourselves, one rotten filthy Twitter post at a time. But, when The End finally comes, at least our bidet's don't leak. ;)

  • @exnyer72
    @exnyer72 7 днів тому

    I decided to reroute a sprinkler head on my lawn irrigation system...let's just say what an educational experience it's been between pipe sizes, elbows, male/female threads, etc, one pipe fitting has been leaking stubbornly. I have a roll of Teflon tape someone left behind. I look forward to sealing this leak! I loved how you explained it! Thank YOU!

  • @ClappaGlappa
    @ClappaGlappa 3 роки тому +23

    I super appreciate this. Just started living the rural life and I had to replace my first well pump this afternoon. The first run showed me the leaks and I tried again, but it still leaked. Did some research, ended up here, and learned that ALL of my Teflon is backward and my fittings are likely not tight enough. We learn something new every day.

  • @jaredreber4590
    @jaredreber4590 Місяць тому

    Clear, casual, and concise video. Most other videos mention clockwise. But clockwise gives different results depending on which direction the pipe is held. He clearly says facing you which is the big difference on this video.

  • @taniavick8479
    @taniavick8479 5 років тому +46

    This bloke knows what he's talking about. And he says it well. THANKS.

    • @castello544
      @castello544 4 роки тому

      What about a shower head, The head has a washer etc but the plumbers who installed it put tape on it and now it has come loose. I guess I'll try it without. Thanks

  • @yolannayerex4142
    @yolannayerex4142 3 роки тому +13

    Thanks. Seemed a simple task but of the three things you said one could do wrong..I did all three. Now, my counter-top dishwasher is well connected, no squirting water in my face from such a simple thing as poorly applied teflon tape. Today..you're MY superhero!

  • @nathanstokoe
    @nathanstokoe 2 роки тому +8

    I couldn't see anyone appreciating it in the comments, but I noticed that sick transition at 0:25

  • @deepwapiti
    @deepwapiti 4 роки тому +24

    Thank you, thank you for the clockwise application advice. That’s what did the trick for me.

  • @CristanMeijer
    @CristanMeijer 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for not just telling about which way the tape is supposed to go on, but also WHY.

  • @KingLeonidas_300
    @KingLeonidas_300 Рік тому +15

    this helped! new life skill unlocked. dont know why school doesnt teach practical stuff like this. more useful than 90% of things i learned in school

    • @terrapinflyer273
      @terrapinflyer273 8 місяців тому +2

      Then we'd be putting tradesmen out of business. And deem the IRS mostly useless if they taught kids about taxes lol.

  • @nardixbici
    @nardixbici Рік тому +6

    Very nice video tutorial. Straight to the point, clear, simple. Kudos!

  • @ikwilgewoonfilmpje
    @ikwilgewoonfilmpje 2 роки тому +3

    Not sure how to use Teflon tape i watch 2 videos. One of them is from a manufacturer who makes it. I still have a lot of questions. After watching THIS VIDEO I have zero questions and learned some extra information. Great video with clear examples!

  • @arturoeduardos8121
    @arturoeduardos8121 5 місяців тому +3

    Some commenters refer to the fact that garden hose connectors use gaskets to create a watertight seal. If I understand correctly, this is because garden hose connectors use a so-called "STRAIGHT thread-form" as opposed to the "TAPERED thread-form" found on iron pipes, etc. The latter provides "pretty good" sealing using the threads alone whereas the former does not.
    However (again - as I understand), the "pretty good" seal achieved with tapered threads is imperfect - requiring tape or putty in most applications.
    So please correct me if I'm mistaken. And thanks so much for your videos!

  • @fatboyrowing
    @fatboyrowing 4 роки тому +14

    Thanks for the video. I can always reason it out... but I sometimes hurt my brain in doing so! I’ll remember start at the threads away from me and wind it clockwise (when staring down the barrel)

  • @Jay_Rule
    @Jay_Rule 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for this as a UA-cam tester that may have been applying teflon tape wrong in product tests.

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Thanks for watching

  • @Farseer1995
    @Farseer1995 2 роки тому

    I wish I had his casual but business like professional attitude. Great guy to listen to.

  • @chrisvesy7245
    @chrisvesy7245 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks! I forgot which way to wrap the tape but you refreshed my old brain!😉

  • @sirshammalot
    @sirshammalot 4 роки тому +6

    So, for some reason I couldn't find an answer to my question on google (quickly) but this video answered it at the end. My question was "should I put teflon tape on all fittings?" Your answer basically was "avoid if it's going to involved another seal" which makes sense because that's the point of the teflon tape. Thank you!

    • @fatboyrowing
      @fatboyrowing 4 роки тому +2

      sirshammalot another way to look at it: Use Teflon tape on tapered (pipe) threads. If it seals on the threads use Teflon tape. If it seals on something else, don’t.

    • @melrow3697
      @melrow3697 3 роки тому

      @@fatboyrowing what if the o ring for a pressure washer hose is damaged? Can I remove it and use the plumbers tape?

    • @fatboyrowing
      @fatboyrowing 3 роки тому +1

      @@melrow3697 nope.... only in an emergency. And I doubt that the plumbers tape will help in an emergency (never tried it)

    • @melrow3697
      @melrow3697 3 роки тому

      @@fatboyrowing Thanks so much! I will wait for the o rings to arrive from Amazon.

    • @JoeyRetro
      @JoeyRetro 3 роки тому

      Same! I did an install and forgot to put the rubber washer, but I did use thread tape. I'm gonna leave it for now.

  • @CaptDanRyder
    @CaptDanRyder 4 роки тому +5

    Very useful. Particularly liked the segment on when not to use the product.

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @acrock21
      @acrock21 4 роки тому

      im actually braking that rule with hose fittings due to an electronic part that im growing sick and tired of replacing for 100 dollars ..

  • @robegondrp5677
    @robegondrp5677 4 роки тому +4

    Man I've been having so much trouble capping my sprinkler pipes with PVC caps but this looks like the solution! Going to attempt this tomorrow.🚰🚫

  • @SingleFocusCoaching
    @SingleFocusCoaching 2 роки тому +3

    Love your videos. Straight forward, easy to understand and your instruction works well. Thank you.

  • @Anarasha
    @Anarasha Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this! I used teflon tape to seal up the threads on a pressure pot, and everyone was telling me it wouldn't work and to just use Loctite threadlock/seal right away, but I wanted to try as the semi-permanent nature of Loctite didn't sit well with me. And what do you know? Following this, I got it all sealed with no leaks on the first try!

  • @brownie072
    @brownie072 Рік тому

    Thank you very much, so useful! I have a small leak from the cap after cleaning out my kitchen p-trap. Its only leaking from the cap connection that i took off to drain the p-trap. If i use teflon tape and it seals, is it supposed to be long lasting or only temporary? If temporary, how long?

  • @nickharris5684
    @nickharris5684 3 роки тому +1

    I'm definitely going to check out more of your videos; good teacher good personality!

  • @thomaskeighran2270
    @thomaskeighran2270 4 роки тому

    The clockwise tip just explained why I had been having so much trouble. Thanks for the video!

    • @thomaskeighran2270
      @thomaskeighran2270 4 роки тому

      If I'm Down Under, does the thread tape go anti-clockwise?

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  4 роки тому +2

      It goes on in the same direction you tighten the fitting.

  • @tfriedmann5908
    @tfriedmann5908 3 роки тому +12

    Beyond the basic direction to wrap tape in the direction the nut (or fixture) will be threaded, a hidden EXTRA tip here is that you wrap BACK to FRONT (IOW, starting on smooth pipe side, and ending at the thread side). I've seen this done by some plumbers, though it is not talked about much. Can you talk about why that is a superior method?

    • @KalOrtPor
      @KalOrtPor 2 роки тому +5

      For the same reason wrapping clockwise keeps the tape from being unraveled by moving in the direction the pipe turns, wrapping from inside to end feathers the layers of tape seams back as the pipe moves further into the threads and avoids the bottoms of tape loops being pulled up. Think of the tape layers as dominoes resting on each other and you want to go with the grain. It also helps have the cut end of the tape engaging with the threads right away without a chance to slip.......Much less of an issue than wrapping counterclockwise, but still worth keeping in mind.

  • @gurudogg123
    @gurudogg123 Рік тому

    I’m setting up a DIY cold plunge, this was very helpful, thank you!

  • @theftking
    @theftking 4 роки тому +8

    Damn, 1/3rd of a million views on a 2 minute tutorial on applying Teflon tape? Awesome!

    • @Lawless187indika
      @Lawless187indika 3 роки тому

      Lol... While simple, this lil info,carries significant magnitude. Small tings make a big difference,i tell ya

  • @OceanSwimmer
    @OceanSwimmer Рік тому

    I read somewhere that I SHOULD use teflon tape on a garden hose with aluminum fittings.
    ((Most garden hoses have brass fittings))
    Is it because of incompatibility between the metals?
    Great video: another learning experience for this lady. 🐞💕
    Thank you.

  • @lizoc1690
    @lizoc1690 Рік тому

    Thank you for clear do's and don'ts! good to see the not-to-do and why!

  • @10isawsome
    @10isawsome Рік тому +1

    Thank you, Great video, straight to the point! Appreciate the help!

  • @ka01si09ma
    @ka01si09ma 3 роки тому

    Thanks for helping me to change toilet sink valve. Useful and instructive video.

  • @laveritaforza108
    @laveritaforza108 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing / caring. Helps me just at the right moment. Much appreciated.

  • @alive-awake
    @alive-awake 2 роки тому

    Good video. So if I have a compression angle stop I won't use teflon tape correct?

  • @a-ish3258
    @a-ish3258 2 роки тому +2

    First of, thank you!
    I tried the thread seal tape a number of times... kept leaking... got so annoyed and 😴 tired... then I brought the rubber O-ring thingy from another hose and used it. It worked like a charm!
    Probably the tape is not that good for metal-to-metal parts. It was working fine when it was a tap on threaded plastic plug.

  • @lilithxc
    @lilithxc Рік тому

    Thank you so much. Straight to the point, clear and really helpful!

  • @ManorRED
    @ManorRED Рік тому

    Thanks so much for the clear tutorial! I have a unique use for teflon tape and need your advice. I am using aluminum standoffs to install my multi layer plexiglass wall sculpture art. I notice the standoff caps loosen over time and I thought teflon tape on the threads would help keep them from loosening. What I need to know, do I have to apply the tape right before installing? I have so many threads to cover that I need lots of time to prep them and can't have my installer wait while I do the tape. Can I apply the teflon tape in advance or does it dry out? And is there a time limit on it's ability to stay effective exposed to open air before installing? Thanks a million!

  • @alecsharp3172
    @alecsharp3172 Рік тому +2

    Concise and helpful - well done!

  • @mattheworgan2
    @mattheworgan2 2 роки тому +1

    Great video… thanks for keeping it brief

  • @lancerman
    @lancerman 6 років тому +9

    You can also use the Teflon tape holder to go in between he threads which can help hold it to the pipe. This also helps with the first couple of threads.

  • @xdragon2k
    @xdragon2k 22 дні тому

    Does Teflon tape also prevent your metal on metal connection to seize to each other? I had a garden hose nozzle attached to the garden hose and it won't let go no matter how hard I twist. I had to scrap the entire thing and get a new hose.

  • @POETCERA
    @POETCERA 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I got my answer at the 2:57 "magic" trick.

  • @longfade
    @longfade 4 роки тому +4

    Love the concise delivery; really helpful.

  • @jeffreybower5959
    @jeffreybower5959 3 роки тому

    great to know! i have just bought some teflon tape for my electric power washer hose and it has been a long time since i used it!!!

  • @TheSouthIsHot
    @TheSouthIsHot 6 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video. Very helpful. Thank you very much!!!

  • @PaulCotterCanada
    @PaulCotterCanada 4 роки тому +54

    In my 'jurisdiction' white tape (which is single density) cannot be used for steel water pipes. It needs to be triple density, which is usually red/orange/pink depending on your colour perception - or if you are an interior decorator. Double density is yellow which is the minimum for gas. You can always use a higher density if you wish. Just so people know, black iron / galvanized pipes cannot be used for drinking water. At least not here - Toronto. And finally, the color of the tape is just a dye so inspectors know you have used a sufficiently dense tape. There is no difference in the material, which is PTFE. Teflon is a Du Pont trade name.
    There is also Green (Medical) and Silver (stainless steel) which are chemically different. Typically, the people watching UA-cam probably will never need those.
    The clockwise-end-on is good advice. I never thought of it that way.

    • @salemnights8236
      @salemnights8236 2 роки тому +1

      I've heard of these high density tapes, but never seen them anywhere. With larger pipe sizes we just hemp and stag to be honest. It works way better than the light density ptfe that seems to be everywhere.

    • @beck645
      @beck645 2 роки тому +2

      This is what you call a perfect UA-cam video. Provided exactly what I needed without taking an hour to do it. Thumbs up and thank you

  • @dmzabo3914
    @dmzabo3914 Рік тому

    Thank you! Much needed on my end. Helpful.

  • @SteffenHansen1973
    @SteffenHansen1973 2 роки тому

    Thank you - works equally well when installing an NPT to BSR adapter in old Miata :D

  • @dalepaladin916
    @dalepaladin916 Рік тому

    Now I can go under my tight crawl space and undo the whole house water filter system that I replaced which has two threaded ends on each side and of course I did it backwards so there is a leak and now I can go back under the crawl space curse out some and do it the right way! Thank you!

  • @ewchoob
    @ewchoob 4 роки тому +4

    Steve Buscemi sorting out the plumbing tricks. Awesome!

  • @TheLooking4sunset
    @TheLooking4sunset Рік тому

    A great video I wish i saw before I got it wrong one time in the past

  • @PenelopeRose238
    @PenelopeRose238 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for mentioning compression fittings. I 'forgot' to use teflon tape on them and was worried I did it wrong but now I know you don't need it for those.

  • @jordancohen6389
    @jordancohen6389 3 роки тому

    Excellent video, 70c solution for me, many thanks!

  • @rarutrili8021
    @rarutrili8021 3 роки тому

    sealability is a mustness my friend

  • @WizardClipAudio
    @WizardClipAudio 3 роки тому

    ‘Liked’ your video, that’s precisely what I’ve been doing installing this water heater. Even tried without Teflon tape cause the inlet looks like it got a plastic seal,... no luck, still the same slow leak, and my threads are true. If this attempt doesn’t work,... I’m taking it back for a replacement cause the inlet must be defective. No trouble with the outlet side, which I connected all the same on the first try. I’ll be a bit PO’d if I gotta drain this and drive it nearly an hour into town for a replacement.

  • @M4x1mu584
    @M4x1mu584 6 місяців тому

    First time changing a foucet and well what do you know 😆 changed it while the water is running thanks for the tips!

  • @Dj_pound
    @Dj_pound Рік тому

    Was about to thread one that had a gasket. Thanks

  • @romarioballoon7319
    @romarioballoon7319 Рік тому

    Is this only for water, or can you use for NATURAL GAS connections?

  • @calcolbert3443
    @calcolbert3443 2 роки тому +2

    Suggesting 2 to 3 wraps might be ok for 3/4 and under but we know as the material gets bigger so do the threads . I use the 7 rounds on most of my work with confidence when assembled it's leak free . But that's just me every one is different

  • @generfeld
    @generfeld 2 роки тому +8

    PTFE THREAD SEAL TAPE USES:
    1. lubricates threads, allows for easier and deeper tightening
    2. protects threads from direct contact, abrasion
    3. ensures disassembly (prevents fitting from seizing/corroding stuck)
    4. helps seal/prevent leaks (more for tapered threads. for parallel threads like a showerhead, the O-ring does most of the sealing)
    The tape is wrapped on the male threads, same direction threads go for tightening.
    If male piece is fixed = wrap CW (CCW if facing behind)
    If female piece is fixed = same (wrap opposite direction the male piece moves to tighten)

  • @romella_karmey
    @romella_karmey 2 роки тому +1

    Glad I did the right way unknowingly and before I even searched a how-to video. Clockwise yeah now I get it. I did the right way for the 9th time and I almost deplete the tape lmao

  • @ajost7814
    @ajost7814 Рік тому +1

    God bless you. You made me feel capable and I did it. 🎉

  • @Cellinator
    @Cellinator Рік тому +1

    This did the trick, thanks!

  • @MERRLINN
    @MERRLINN 2 роки тому

    If you reversed the application and the cap was stationary and you was turning the pipe would it be the same?

  • @Artistram3d1
    @Artistram3d1 Місяць тому

    This worked for me just now. I replaced a worn out shower head. Thank you!!

  • @jamessang1704
    @jamessang1704 5 років тому +3

    Excellent simple explanation!!

  • @davidm2778
    @davidm2778 3 роки тому

    Thank you ,thank you, thank you, NO LEAKS .

  • @nilabjasarkar
    @nilabjasarkar 2 роки тому

    I have 2 questions
    1. Do we use the same wrapping principle for Male Thread as well as Female Threads ?
    2. How many turns teflon should we wrap around the thread, coz sometimes i have seen people wrapping 20 - 40 turns... is that correct ?
    PLZ SUGGEST...

    • @kellyeverson7582
      @kellyeverson7582 2 роки тому

      The female threads are the ones you screw onto the male threads so you only need to do the male ones. You wouldn't be able to tape the threads from the female side

  • @realman88cheerleader
    @realman88cheerleader 2 роки тому

    Great vid; thank you!!
    Why not a garden hose? I don't understand.

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  2 роки тому

      Garden hoses makes their seal via a rubber washer. When tighten, the male end of the hose presses against the rubber to form a seal.

  • @jpjp9111
    @jpjp9111 Рік тому

    Being a new homeowner, I didn't know this.

  • @marccepeci2980
    @marccepeci2980 Рік тому

    Is it always clockwise to the direction facing you even if you have to turn the pipe around in order to put it into the wall? I am sorry for the stupid question, I just never did this before.

  • @gregwilkinson4571
    @gregwilkinson4571 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks, very useful for a non handyman!

  • @Nuthinhere-d1f
    @Nuthinhere-d1f 7 місяців тому

    Ty. I wondered why my teflon bunches. Lol. So silly but good to know

  • @andybeanhead2822
    @andybeanhead2822 3 роки тому

    Thanks…fixed it…Excellent how to !!!

  • @Bakari8886
    @Bakari8886 2 роки тому

    Greatest tutorial out there. Thanks

  • @unclematt3
    @unclematt3 4 роки тому +10

    1:43 Interesting, 2 to 3 wraps. I was told by a plumber that with water lines with NPT threads 6 wraps is standard. Doesn't look like water lines that you have there, though. Thanks for the video!

    • @JDPyrotechnics
      @JDPyrotechnics 4 роки тому

      I thought the same thing. I am here because I am having several leaks from NPT that I put 2-3 wraps on, thinking I'll need to double that.

    • @sayalaperbandel
      @sayalaperbandel 3 роки тому

      I prefer 25 turn for guarantee

    • @blackmesaresearch2
      @blackmesaresearch2 3 роки тому

      Too many turns can also make it leak, especially when going from a hard to soft material like copper MPT into pvc FPT.

    • @knaliver
      @knaliver 3 роки тому

      Their is different kinds of tape, with various thickness.

  • @mr.transposon5017
    @mr.transposon5017 Рік тому

    Counterclockwise for when i do plumbing. I am left handed. Judt have to add a couple more layers

  • @ellenka22
    @ellenka22 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. So simple. Just installed a new spigot to pvc and it’s leaking. I didn’t wrap the Teflon tape correctly.

  • @sandiegan3788
    @sandiegan3788 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Just what I needed to know.

  • @moneywelder
    @moneywelder 5 місяців тому

    I had a landlord that insisted on the counter clockwise application to threads. As a guy who grew up under the direction of a United States Navy Seabee, I learned quickly and properly. I would wait for the guy to leave and then fix his mistakes.

  • @MootPotato
    @MootPotato 3 роки тому +4

    Wow thank you, wasn't aware of the O-ring or clockwise tip

  • @sir_dovaz
    @sir_dovaz 2 роки тому

    Very nice, very nice pal, You Rock!!

  • @danmar007
    @danmar007 2 роки тому

    Worst will show you how to do it right. :-) Gotta love it! (probably not an original comment)

  • @MOAB-UT
    @MOAB-UT 2 роки тому

    One exception, I heard NOT to use it with Garden Hose thread for some reason. Not sure why but that is what they say. Maybe the threads are spaced out, don't need it and also uses a rubber pressure gasket. Probably won't hurt but in my experience it is not necessary.

  • @bastienclarke1810
    @bastienclarke1810 3 роки тому +1

    Nice!

  • @semi4793
    @semi4793 2 роки тому

    Awesome tutorial .. thanks man!!

  • @michaelanncox
    @michaelanncox 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Can I use Teflon tape for an outdoor hose bib where I cut the threads vertically (so I cut through all the threads) with a hacksaw to remove a leaky two-hose adapter? I know, I know. I want to be able to put on another adapter, but don’t want it to be permanent. Will Teflon tape help to correct the threads and any attachments can be taken off?

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  4 роки тому

      I am having a hard time picturing what you described. Can you send us photos? Customer.service@rcworst.com

  • @ruimvp
    @ruimvp 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the explanation. Can you also explain how do we get the right position when tighten fittings and accessories. I will give an example. A T fitting that connect's to the wall outlet and in one extreme has a faucet and in the other extreme has a valve. How the hell we tight that so in the end there is no leaks, everything is tight and will not move and all is in the pretended positions? Have you a video about this? Thank you and regards from Portugal.

  • @BigHatBoris
    @BigHatBoris Рік тому

    Killer transitions.

  • @CliveReyes
    @CliveReyes 4 роки тому +2

    This literally saved my life.

  • @notcharles
    @notcharles 4 роки тому +4

    I noticed that you held the reel of tape such that you maintained tension as you wrapped the tape. I use the same approach, but am not able to describe it and wondered if you have a few words to describe that approach/technique (succinctly ;) Nice job explaining the wrapping!

    • @RCworstwater
      @RCworstwater  4 роки тому +2

      I'd just say "Keep tension on the tape as you wrap it". Good enough for me!

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 2 роки тому +1

      You think too much. Just wrap it tight dude and move on with your life.

  • @MicroNuggets
    @MicroNuggets 3 роки тому

    Good video man but I keep hearing to add insurance, put some pipe dope on top of the tape?

  • @deadorchard7900
    @deadorchard7900 Рік тому

    Clockwise to the direction it's facing you?

  • @bebeusxl9842
    @bebeusxl9842 5 місяців тому

    So basically if you're having trouble remembering the right way, just think of the perspective of the thread relative to you. You should always ensure that the teflon tape doesn't unwrap when you tighten something, whether it be a cap or a nut etc.

  • @Freyathrith
    @Freyathrith 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @dannac_8888
    @dannac_8888 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I am going to have to replace old tape far a new shower arm, and I literally saw someone reason that wrapping it in the opposite direction making it bunch up was a good thing. I kid you not.
    Sigh...
    🙏