วันพุธที่ 21 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Using Teflon Paste on a Nitrous Solenoid

In order to get the nitrous solenoid in one's nitrous kit to fit properly a good sealant will be needed. Teflon paste can be used as a valuable sealant. It is not only protective and easy to handle but also much safer to use for the solenoid than Teflon tape.

Teflon paste is a commonly used non-toxic sealant for various different applications. It is known as a liquid form of Teflon that can resist corrosion and high temperatures while working to help with sealing the materials that will stick onto the sides of the solenoid to get the nitrous kit to work at its best level. The seal will stay on even during some of the toughest conditions including high heat conditions.

Using this material for a nitrous solenoid is easy to do. When the solenoid is tightened in a bench vise during the handling process it will need to have this paste applied onto the NPT pipe threads of the device. These include the threads of both the nitrous filter and the outlet fitting. After this is done fittings and filters used for the solenoid can be added and will stay onto the solenoid with ease.

A major benefit of Teflon paste is that is dries slowly. This is important because if a mistake happens during the adhesion process it can be corrected quickly. It will not easily stick to the fingers of the user either.

It will be important to use this material instead of Teflon tape on a solenoid. While Teflon tape can have the same properties as the paste does the tape can break off over time and get into the solenoid. When this occurs the engine can become damaged. With this in mind using paste will be a better option to use for the solenoid.

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