Re: HIGH temperature thread sealant.

From: Steve Taylor (steve_at_ravenfield.com)
Date: 02/18/05 

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 09:39:50 +0000

Gregory L. Hansen wrote:

> I don't know the thread you have, NPT or straight thread. But maybe a
> straight thread with a gasket against a flat-bottomed fitting, e.g. cork
> or felt.

Apart from my diameter constraints, I'd agree with you, that, and the
finding the seal material.

>I don't know how tight you can screw down a BN tube.

The consistency of this BN is rather like compressed talculm powder. Its
depressingly easy to cut.

Steve

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