teflon tape

Cannons powered by pneumatic pressure (compressed gas) using a valve or other release.
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elitesniper
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is it ok for me to teflon tape my male adpater thread then screw it on the sprinkler valve tightly? i have done so and have 100% no leeks anywhere on my gun but its safe with teflon tape right?
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thats what its for...
"physics, gravity, and law enforcement are the only things that prevent me from operating at my full potential" - not sure, but i like the quote

you know you are not an engineer if you have to remind yourself "left loosy righty tighty"
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oh lol i thought u had to like use primer and cement or sumthing lmao my bad
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Solvent welding a threaded fitting defeats the purpose of having threads, and would be rather difficult when connection a brass valve for instance, to a pvc fitting. :wink:
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yep, i taped mine in and it works great
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