A SILLY QUESTION, BUT I'LL ASK ANYWAY

[aaronbocknek]

okay fellow trojaners, i have a really silly question so please be patient.
i am installing a new raw water strainer for my a/c pump and the hose to strainer connections are NPT connectors. now, can i use teflon tape on the threads or permatex for a water proof seal? to some of you it's probably a no brainer, but i have never worked on raw water plumbing before and i dont want to screw it up. thanks in advance for your patience.
aaron

oh, i dewinterized my faithful onan 6.5 mcck on thursday. after opening the seacock, checked for water leaks, sprayed the connections to get rid of moisture, checked the battery and took a deep breath, said a 'shemah' and turned off the shore power. she sprang to life after a long winters nap!! i let her run for about an hour just to get her cobwebs out. next up.... the engines, a/c, and fresh water system.... ahhhhh spring is in the air!!

[wowzer52]

I prefer teflon tape on anything water for ease of removal but all my gas line fittings have permatex.
And yes spring is sweet.

[prowlersfish]

I like useing teflon pipe sealant sealant in a tube Its easier to use then the tape and does a better job . once you use it you may never go back to the tape .

[TC]

Go for the sealant or the tape. Generally means you don't have to tighten the fittings as much, just snug. Defination of snug...that comes with experience.

[RWS]

dtto on the teflon pipe sealant.

Can be used on any kind of fitting material.

RWS

[TADTOOMUCH]

Teflon tape or joint compound is fine for water or any other fittings except on brass fittings which are typically found on fuel lines. The teflon is too slippery making it too easy to over-tighten and crack the soft brass fittings.