Thread seal tape
PTFE Thread Seal Tape
The white tape you wrap around pipe threads before screwing a connection back together. It fills the tiny gaps in the thread so water can't weep out. One roll lasts through many small jobs.
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Berbaloi Score
9.1/ 10Very Berbaloi
- Strength: Costs a few ringgit and fixes a whole class of slow leaks
- Strength: No tools or skill needed beyond wrapping it the right way round
- Strength: One roll covers many jobs, so it never really goes to waste
- Caveat: Only seals threaded joints — useless on cracks or worn rubber seals
Information confidence: High
PTFE tape is a standardised commodity item with a well-understood use. Little varies between sellers apart from thickness and roll length.
Best for
- Slow drips at a threaded pipe connection
- Reconnecting a hose or tap fitting
Not for
- Cracked ceramic or plastic
- Leaks coming from a rubber seal
Pros
- Very cheap
- Works on most threaded water connections
- Long shelf life
Cons
- Wrapping it the wrong direction makes it useless
- Won't fix a cracked or perished part
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