WATER TAPE

Water tape” most commonly refers to PTFE thread seal tape (often called Teflon tape or plumber’s tape), which is used to seal pipe threads and prevent leaks in plumbing fixtures. Depending on your situation, it could also refer to waterproof repair tape (like silicone self-fusing tape or heavy-duty patch tape) used to patch active pipe leaks. Types of Water Tape & How to Use Them1. Thread Seal Tape (PTFE / Teflon Tape)• What it’s for: Sealing the threaded connections of showerheads, faucets, valves, and pipe joints to prevent water from weeping through the threads.• How to use it: Wrap the tape around the male pipe threads in a clockwise direction (the same direction the fitting will tighten). Wrap it tightly 3 to 5 times, then tear the tape and screw the fitting on.2. Waterproof Repair Tape (Self-Fusing Silicone or Patch Tape)• What it’s for: Emergency fixes for cracked, weeping, or leaking pipes and hoses.• How to use it: Turn off the main water supply if possible and clean the area. Stretch self-fusing silicone tape tightly over the leak, overlapping each turn by half. It bonds to itself to form a waterproof, pressurized seal.