Gray plumber tape. Is it ok for potable water?

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September 21, 2022, 07:30 PM

mark123

Gray plumber tape. Is it ok for potable water?

Couldn't find my white plumber tape so I used gray that was actually where I left it. I thought that was a miracle that I found it where it's supposed to be. I didn't think it was any different but now I'm wondering. Is gray ptfe ok for drinking water?

September 21, 2022, 07:48 PM

MikeinNC

If that’s what it is (ptfe) the color doesn’t matter

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September 21, 2022, 08:42 PM

Excam_Man

Gray MegaTape?

September 21, 2022, 09:22 PM

mark123

quote:
Originally posted by Excam_Man:
Gray MegaTape?

yes

September 22, 2022, 01:03 AM

Hamden106

Might be for stainless fittings

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September 22, 2022, 02:32 AM

Excam_Man

quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
quote:
Originally posted by Excam_Man:
Gray MegaTape?
yes

It's actually for stainless (prevents galling and seizing), but is ok for use on potable water.

September 22, 2022, 02:42 AM

mark123

Thanks everyone. The gray tape doesn't stay as nicely as the white stuff. Seems to slip around in the threads.