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air compressor plumbing

20 years ago

Last time I installed any air lines for the compressor, I used either 3/8 or 1/2" black pipe and NO ribbon dope on the treads.

No leaks

This time, I'll "do it right" and use Teflon tape, the same as I used for the natural gas pipes (NO leaks,again)..

For this air system(125 psi) most of the fittings are either steel or "brass"..

Everything leaked !

The manufacturer of the air-line filter and oiler states to use "brass fitting compound" on the threads - whatever that is ???

Maybe it is a copper based anti-seize ???

I'll see what NAPA sells for this..

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