Pneumatic leaks

[ChrisKazoo]

Hi guys

Trying to put together a LP pneumatic system but I'm getting leaks around the connections, do I need to have gaskets or something?

[geeza]

What connectors are you using? On threaded adapters used ptfe tape or liquid. the liquid is better but expensive and takes a while to set. If you are using push-fit connectors make sure your tubes are not under strain and trying to pull out or pull to the side as this will also cause leaks.

[ChrisKazoo]

Cheers Ed, yeah it's the threaded connectors. What's the liquid called please?

[geeza]

Liquid is loctite 577
http://m.rs-online.com/h5/mobile/uk/...search_submit=
Like I said expensive

The tape is a couple of quid a roll

[maddox10]

I use 2K glue. Cheap and strong.

[ChrisKazoo]

Cool thanks for the help guys