tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088683094727047806.post2249472958232134050..comments2024-03-24T11:13:56.476+02:00Comments on “Our Luxor B&B" Luxor life, slice by slice!: Fancy a holiday? Then join me at "Wit's end". Discover 'Our Luxor' Apartmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907869521357887832noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088683094727047806.post-88439795892299342162014-01-17T02:10:34.942+02:002014-01-17T02:10:34.942+02:00mmm, I can understand that iron pipes are used a l...mmm, I can understand that iron pipes are used a lot over there, being cheaper than copper, what I cant understand is the 'plumbers' there dont use PTFE tape on threads rather than hemp (personally I would have used BSS white and hemp if I never had any PTFE tape)<br /><br />(BSS white is like runny putty, you use linseed oil to thin it down, then make sure its well sealed, lasts for years, it can be used without hemp as well)<br /><br />Even I have never had any joy using silicon as a thread sealant, I just use it for around baths and shower trays<br /><br />When you come back to the UK (or have a guest come over) ask them to bring a couple of rolls over (the gas type though) @50p a roll, they are a bargain and indispensible with iron pipe and threads<br /><br />My wife has now joined you in the bad knees club, it does seem a rather exclusive club<br /><br />Yes been watching the BBC 24 news, maybe things are on the up for Egypt, but only time will tell<br /><br />Congratulations to Hany, do we get to see the prospective bride ?Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252621419786344563noreply@blogger.com