Urgent: Can I use plumbers tape to connect my pump?

[blue71]

I just got a new pump, and I need to get it running. It's a LifeGuard QuietOne 2200, I'm using it externally, and I need to use the adapters they included, they only included one O ring to seal it, so I'm wondering if I can use plumbers tape? Is it going to cause any water problems?

 

[Boogie]

Teflon tape is fine to use on threads if needed.

 

[blue71]

I don't think what I have is teflon, It's white, feels like plastic.

 

[blue71]

It says 'ptfe thread seal tape mil spec t-27730a' on the side.

 

[amonchak]

Ptfe is teflon tape. Should be ok.

 

[chrislorentz]

yea no problems

 

[hurrafreak]

Off topic blue71, is that supposed to be your avatar??

 

[blue71]

I need to change it. I haven't been on MASC in a while.

 

[hurrafreak]

Ok lol. Just didn't know if you're account got hacked or something lol.

 

[tlo25]

IME if a fitting is designed to use an o-ring with non-tapered threads, using tape will not seal it. Our systems are pretty low pressure though so it could work anyway. If the tape doesn't seal McGuckin's carries a variety of o-rings for pretty cheap.

 

[MaxxdOut]

I have always used Teflon tape as others have mentioned before. However, on this topic, what can't be used? Presumably paste, what else?

Chris