How To Clean Black Pipe Threads
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How to clean black pipe threads. Threading black iron pipe is not a very hard job to accomplish. Scrub the surface of the iron with the steel wool or sandpaper until you remove any dirt or staining on the surface. Wrap teflon tape clockwise around the threads at the end of the pipe. If you have a technique or product that works well for you let me know in the.
Use steel wool or wet dry sandpaper to clean your black iron pipe if a simple scrub doesn t do it. You can also use a liquid pipe thread compound instead of teflon tape to create a strong seal. Even the beginner can accomplish this with some basic threading equipment. Useful on many kinds of pipe aluminum black iron pvc brass.
Wet the surface of the pipe with water. Do not use steel wool to clean black iron pipes that are currently being used as a gas line. This will ensure a tight well sealed connection. Lately one of the trends is using black iron gas pipes to create industrial looking furnitures shelfs clothing racks tables.
Leah gives a step by step tutorial on how to use a pipe threader to thread plumbing pipe. Here are some of the ways i clean seal and protect black iron pipe projects. Seal the threads with 2 3 wraps of teflon tape before you attach any connectors or fittings.