Fernox

[Negita43]

Anybody know if Fernox sealer (or an equivalent)is available in Thailand?

It's a pipe/joint (silicone based) sealer capable of withstanding hot water and high pressures

I need some because my click fit hot water pipes which seal fine have some parts with metal inserts and connecting these to another metal component (eg a stop valve) I always seem to end up with a very slight leak (I've tried with teflon and without teflon tape and I have changed the valve but still I have this very small weep on the joint. I know Fernox can fix it but where can I get it??

[JAS21]

Are you talking about LS-X or simular? That's a jointing compound. I haven't seen anything simular over here, not even red lead.

You could try paint in the joint or even araldite ... a big bodge but may work.

[Negita43]

Yes that's the stuff

Looks like I'll have to keep the gf's finger on it all the time!!

[JAS21]

Yes that's the stuff

Looks like I'll have to keep the gf's finger on it all the time!!

Yes that's the stuff

Looks like I'll have to keep the gf's finger on it all the time!!

Slap some gloss paint or whatever I suggested and allow it to dry ... if it still leaks slap some more on ... do it the Thai way............

[jaiyenyen]

Try using a mix of teflon tape and silicone sealant. The type used for sealing around showers or baths.

[fatfather]

In bigger cities you may find Loctide, they have special sealants for piping. I once bought a bottle and fixed all taps and joints. My brother in law thought "stupid falang", but when he saw that all leaks were gone and all taps were tight and in a perfect vertical position, he borrowed the bottle and went through the village as the wonder doctor for leaking taps. I had to purchase a new one because the borrowing was one way as usual

Fatfather

[Negita43]

Thanks good idea

Any idea of the name ---- loctite ?????

Was it the one thay use for cylinder head gasket sealing?

I assume you meant loctite not loctide???

[fatfather]

Thanks good idea

Any idea of the name ---- loctite ?????

Was it the one thay use for cylinder head gasket sealing?

I assume you meant loctite not loctide???

I use Loctite 290 thread lock. Liquid gasket will not work it is a surface sealant. You'll need a thread lock to keep taps in position and sealed. There are many different types just go for a high strength thread lock.

Fatfather

[Negita43]

Can't find any loctite BUT I did find this product see pic

it says its good to 625 F and pressure and vibration resistant

I'll let you know

[Negita43]

Can't find any loctite BUT I did find this product see pic

it says its good to 625 F and pressure and vibration resistant

I'll let you know