Thread: Butyl Tape
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Old 04-27-2017, 06:01 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by dhays View Post
In general you want any fitting to be tightened to the point that you get very little movement. The butyl tape doesn't need to be thick to do its job, it just needs to fill all the voids. The tape is thicker than the interface between the parts, so that is why it ooses out.
Agree...
Thats what happens w less viscous sealants. If you feel more comfortable with thicker put a washer under the fitting to leave a min thkness of sealant.
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