Tippmann Paintball Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > Paintball Equipment > Gun Maintenace and Repair
  New Posts New Posts
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

teflon tape
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
GI JOES SON View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar
Got me flowers for my birthday

Joined: 10 July 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 4946 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote GI JOES SON Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: teflon tape
    Posted: 10 February 2007 at 3:49pm

just wondering...if i take the asa out of the powertube (98c or pro/carbine) can i just put some teflon tape on the male adapter when i screw it back in or do i need to use that tedlon paste stuff?

never taken it off before, thinking of getting a vertical adaptor or something, maybe putting on a remote coil adaptor into it
Back to Top
phil_stl View Drop Down
Gold Member
Gold Member
Avatar
strike 1 flaming 3/2

Joined: 01 April 2006
Status: Offline
Points: 1421 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote phil_stl Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 February 2007 at 4:39pm
I use locktite.  I wouldn't use Teflon tape.
Back to Top
Mack View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Has no impulse! control

Joined: 13 January 2004
Location: 2nd Circle
Status: Offline
Points: 9906 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 February 2007 at 4:51pm
Originally posted by phil_stl phil_stl wrote:

I use locktite.  I wouldn't use Teflon tape.


I prefer teflon tape. In answer to the original question, yes, it can be used on the powertube. Either one can cause problems if not used properly.
  • If you get carried away with locktite, it can flow into places you don't want it in and gum up stuff.
  • If you aren't careful when installing parts with teflon tape, small bits of the tape can get inside the valve and possibly interfere with the cup seal.
Back to Top
Bruce A. Frank View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar
KRL Reincarnated?

Joined: 27 March 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 3063 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bruce A. Frank Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 February 2007 at 5:44am
Originally posted by GI JOES SON GI JOES SON wrote:

just wondering...if i take the asa out of the powertube (98c or pro/carbine) can i just put some teflon tape on the male adapter when i screw it back in or do i need to use that tedlon paste stuff?

never taken it off before, thinking of getting a vertical adaptor or something, maybe putting on a remote coil adaptor into it

Go take a look at the 16th post at

 Marker Trouble? Read Maintenance Archive

covers some info about Teflon and LocTite.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.04
Copyright ©2001-2021 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.375 seconds.