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PTFE WHat is it used for? Wb— does PTFE stand for? Emergency Plurr'-Pr Page 1 of 2 <br />HOME PLUMBER ARTICLES GAS SAFE BLOC <br />PTFE <br />What does PTFE stand for and what can you use it on? <br />PTFE stands <br />for Polytetrafluoroethylene and is '. <br />used amongst plumbers, but is also \ <br />very useful for emergency plumbers. <br />(PTFE) was discovered back in 1938 by <br />a guy called Roy Plunkett, who <br />worked for Kinetic Chemicals. Just „ li-I i#4 11+04.41 fill - <br />below are some common question <br />and the best answers when it comes to Polytetrafluoroethylene <br />• What is PTFE used for? <br />• How many time should the PTFE go around a radiator thread? <br />• Can PTFE be used on Gas? <br />• Can PTFE be used to wrap around pipe to stop leaky pipes? <br />What is PTFE used for? <br />PTFE know as Polytetrafluoroethylene is used in the plumbing industry but is also used <br />outside the plumbing industry. The plumber would use <br />Polytetrafluoroethylene mostly on the male thread of a radiator valve going into the <br />radiator. Emergency plumbers normally use PTFE on emergencies when it comes to old <br />fitting that will not tighten up more than they should do. Some people get a little mixed <br />up when using Polytetrafluoroethylene on fitting and must be aware that any PTFE <br />should go on the olive rather than the thread as the thread will only make this harder to <br />complete the work and more than likely cause a leak and resulting in the customer <br />searching around for emergency plumbers. <br />https://www.emergencyplumber.uk.com/plumbing/ptfe/ 8/3/2017 <br />