Plumber’s thread seal tape, also known as Teflon tape or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is thin, white and sold in rolls in hardware, plumbing and home improvement stores. The tape acts as…
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Plumbers have a very wide assortment of tools that are used in their work. Along with the common assortment of screwdrivers and wrenches, plumbers must make use of several specialised…
Because plumbers use several materials described as “tape,” the term “plumber’s tape” often causes confusion among homeowners and do-it-yourself builders. Although professional plumbers use “plumber’s tape” to refer to a…
Teflon tape is also called “Plumber’s Tape” and “Threading Tape.” It’s a thin white tape that’s very stretchy. Teflon tape is commonly used on the male threaded ends of pipes…
Using teflon tape may seem simple. But, there’s actually a couple tricks to applying teflon effectively. In this tutorial I will not only show you how to use teflon tape,…
On any given day, a plumber may have to work on a toilet, a sink, a water heater and a bathtub drain. For each of these jobs, a plumber may…