Smoke smell

[jstrat]

Found the smoke smell with the flashlight in the dark room trick a very small whisp of smoke coming from under a taped joint all’s good

 

[jerrieric]

Why would you tape a joint instead of using rtv silicone?

 

[johneh]

Tape comes off easier than RTV
For disassembly

 

[Pete Zahria]

Why would you tape a joint instead of using rtv silicone?

In case you ever want to take it apart easily?

 

[jerrieric]

In case you ever want to take it apart easily?

I don't agree tape does not come off easy. But do what makes you feel good

 

[jstrat]

If the pipe is warm tape comes right off

 

[Pete Zahria]

Not to get into a competition about this, but I use tape all the time, and it comes right off.
It sticks to itself, like shrink wrap, but does not stick to the pipe.. no cleanup.
I have also tried taking pipe apart for others, with RTV, and they would not come apart
without destroying the pipe..
Like you say.. whatever works for you..


Dan

 

[Overfireinthehole]

I use rtv with tape over the top just as a middle finger to the next tech. Always be sure to seal tee clean outs so the homeowner can’t open them... Very important!

 

[jstrat]

I here ya