We used to refer to it as ‘low confidence paste’ as you’d use it on compression fittings or connections if you didn’t want to risk a leak upon filling up. Apply LS-X direct from the tube and mould into shape using a spatula or knife previously dipped into soapy water to prevent adhesion or dragging. We’re an independent, privately owned plumbing merchant and have been supplying materials to plumbers since 1973. Although designed mainly for plumbing fittings, It is really good for airlines and small pneumatic fittings and can also be used as a slow setting "locktite" on nuts and bolts, and some bearings, the sort of thing that's always useful on the shelf. It also sticks to most surfaces, including to PP (polypropylene plastic) - tried other solutions, but none worked as well as this.

I happened to notice that there was evidence of a very slight leak at the point where the pipe enters my toilet cistern. Fil recommended it ages ago so I gave it a good looking into but the only thing I found was that it was suitable for potable water. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .

but I've not seen it visibly degrade over time in the boiler, so combined with the relatively small quantities contacting a lot of beer then I personally struggle to become very concerned about it. Brilliant for screw-in or push-in irrigation or hose fittings instead of PTFE tape - works a lot better. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. And by now BOTH of my hands were coated with the LSX I won't go into every detail, but I am sure you can imagine the situation! Will you then be able to open the compression nut months, years afterwards ie lsx sealer does not become rock hard.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The best use I can find for it these days is stopping the cheap brass fitting threads squeaking when your tightening them up.Like many things it says avoid contact with skin, but lets be honest it can’t be too bad, it can be used with potable water after all. You can't sand and paint it like plumber's epoxy, as it's still flexible when dry, but personally, I found plumber's epoxy horrible - nowhere near as good as this. This was suggested on a YouTube clip as something you could use in conjunction with PTFE tape on plumbing joints. The Fernox LS-X is a proven, fast acting, silicone paste which is used as an effective external leak sealer and jointing compound.