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Orienting the Tape and Pipe Correctly

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The CORRECT way to apply teflon tape. #plumbing #diy #tools #homeownership #helping

What happens here

To correctly apply the tape, hold the threaded pipe or fitting in your left hand. The roll of Teflon tape must be oriented so that the tape feeds *over the top* of the roll and applies in a clockwise direction onto the threads of the pipe. The creator demonstrates the incorrect way first, showing how if the tape feeds *under* the roll (and would be applied counter-clockwise), it's impossible to keep tension, causing the tape to slip and peel off as you attempt to wrap it. This highlights the critical importance of proper tape orientation for a tight wrap.

Goal: Ensure the pipe and tape are oriented correctly for proper clockwise application.

Tools and materials

  • Teflon Tape — The sealing material
  • Threaded Pipe Fitting — The object receiving the tape application

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do it the right way. Let's get after it. The correct way to apply Teflon tape. Hold the fixture, the fitting, the pipe, whatever you're applying the Teflon tape to in your left hand and work clockwise. Make sure that the tape feeds this way when applying, not this way. If you put it on this way, you can't keep it tight enough and it ends up just slipping off. You run out of tape. Big no-no. Learned that the hard way yesterday. I appreciate you guys.

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