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FWIW...Teflon is a lubricant not a sealant...it works on most pipe threads because they are NPT and the lubricant helps the taper seal easier...
Loctite 545.
But you only need sealant on NPT threads. Dont use any sealer on ORB, JIC, or ORFS.
If you use NPT fittings....get steel hydraulic fittings. No black iron or galvanized water pipe fittings
That requires an activator. Make sure to buy it. The stuff I suggested doesn't.Thanks all. I think I'll go with Permatex 565 available at CanadianTire.
Hmm, the 3" extension is actually black iron. I couldn't get it in the hydraulic section. That pipe will sit between the filter head and the tank, meaning it will only see atmospheric pressure no hydraulic pressure. Is that still an issue?
There is no issue with black iron on the low pressure return on suction side of hydraulics. Just don't use them on the high pressure sideThanks all. I think I'll go with Permatex 565 available at CanadianTire.
Hmm, the 3" extension is actually black iron. I couldn't get it in the hydraulic section. That pipe will sit between the filter head and the tank, meaning it will only see atmospheric pressure no hydraulic pressure. Is that still an issue?