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8 oz. Gray Pipe Joint Compound
31228 - spec sheet
Features
- Will not separate
- Maximum working pressure of 3,000 PSI on gas lines from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Easy cleanup
- Ideal for sealing metal threaded connections
- Not for use on plastic threads
- Use on water, air and steam pipe lines
- Maximum working pressure of 10,000 PSI on liquid lines from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
- Soft-setting compound does not harden
31228 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.014
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Chemicals
- Product Subgroup:
- Sealants & Fluxes
- Product Type:
- Flux/Compound
- Product Weight:
- 1
OATEY 31228 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use Oatey gray pipe joint compound on plastic threads like PVC or CPVC?
No. The Oatey 31228 gray pipe joint compound is for metal threaded connections only, and it is specifically not for use on plastic threads. For threaded PVC or CPVC, use a compound or PTFE tape rated for plastic instead.
2) Is Oatey 31228 approved for natural gas lines, and at what pressure?
It's rated for gas lines at a maximum working pressure of 3,000 PSI, over a temperature range of -20 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. On liquid lines the rating goes up to 10,000 PSI from -20 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
3) Does this pipe dope harden in the joint, or can I break the fitting loose later?
It's a soft-setting compound that does not harden, so a threaded joint made with the Oatey 31228 can be broken apart later without fighting a cured seal. It also will not separate in the can, and cleanup is easy.
4) Can I use the same pipe joint compound on water, air and steam lines?
Yes, the Oatey gray compound is made for water, air and steam pipe lines as well as gas, as long as the threads are metal. That makes it a single MRO item for a maintenance cart rather than stocking separate dopes per service.
5) How much is in a can of Oatey 31228 and what does it weigh?
The can holds 8 ounces of gray pipe joint compound and the listed product weight is 1 pound. Ordering is by the model 31228 can.
6) Will pipe joint compound work on a flare or compression fitting?
No. This kind of product seals metal threaded connections by filling the thread spiral. Flare and compression joints seal on a machined metal-to-metal face, so dope belongs on the threads of pipe joints, not on those sealing surfaces.
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Does the OATEY 31228 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 31228 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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