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thread sealant

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18 September 2021 at 18:20 #563348
Peter Etherington 2
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Can Loctite 638 be used to seal a thread on a vertical boiler water gauge fitting.(boiler bush to fitting) Many thanks, Peter
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18 September 2021 at 18:20 #33903
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18 September 2021 at 18:52 #563355
DC31k
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Please have a look at the product information here:

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/uk/en/product/retaining-compounds/loctite_638.html

If that does not answer your question, the technical helpline will advise you further.
18 September 2021 at 18:58 #563356
Peter Etherington 2
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many thanks
18 September 2021 at 19:20 #563358
Dave Halford
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Boss white is OK for steam
18 September 2021 at 19:48 #563361
Manofkent
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I know some model engineers use Loctite 542 on water gauge fittings
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