New keg system

[joiner_8]

I just got delivery of a kegging starter system from the malt miller and looking at it, I have to connect the gas a beer push on connectors to the piping it looks like a threaded fitting, do I need to use the white threadseal on the threads or will it seal just by tightening the nut

 

[DocAnna]

I had to check this recently myself as it's not so long since I was making up the same kit, and you should not use tape to seal the John Guest fittings when screwing them on - I tightened to hand tight plus about half a turn in a very unscientific way and so far they haven't leaked. Kegging

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Can't quite see whether you are fitting reg to a normal CO2 bottle or to sodastream or screw in 16g or 25g bulbs.
Sodastream and bulbs is expensive.

No thread tape on the duotight fittings onto the ball lock connectors. Can use thread tape on the reg to gas connection.
Recommended to tighten the duotight fitting and then half a turn more, they can crack if overtight.

CHECK FOR LEAKS post assembly with starsan or something bubbly ( not beer ).

 

[Brew_DD2]

I use PTFE tape on just about every thread in my keg system. Sounds like others have had joy without though.

 

[Pezza24]

While it's true you don't need it on some threads a wrap or two of PTFE (Plastic Tap For Engineers) won't hurt at all.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Always thought it stood for Polytetrafluoroethylene. You learn something new every day.

 

[Norfolk79]

Always thought it stood for Polytetrafluoroethylene. You learn something new every day.

I believe the tape is made of it.