Klarinet Archive - Posting 000154.txt from 2009/02

From: Martin Baxter <martinbaxter@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Teflon Tape
Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:01:33 -0500

Don't try to break Teflon tape - it stretches. Always cut it.
Martin

On 7 Feb 2009, at 15:54, Rick Dusenbury wrote:

> The Teflon tape will soon loosen up. It probably will need to be
> reapplied
> often. Cork grease should not affect it. I would recommend the
> Teflon tape
> that is designed for gas pipes. It is heavier and resistant to
> petroleum.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Monna Rush [mailto:monnarush@-----.com]
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 7:11 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Teflon Tape
>
> Good Morning Everyone!
>
> I would like to know if this is the white tape that you wrap
> around
> the threads of metal water pipes? Also can you use the tape after you
> already have greese on the corks, or will it cause it to rot
> because of
> traped moisture? (Does the clarinet have to be new)
>
> Thanks Monna!
>
>
>
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