"G.W. Walker" wrote in message
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Right now this is a bit of rhetorical question, but...

...how do you stop compression fittings from leaking? I
plumbed in some new stuff at the weekend, but lots of the
joints are now leaking. I resisted using PTFE tape on
every single joint, but is that the answer? PTFE wrapped
around every olive..?

Don'k know about anyone else, but when I've done it the tape goes on the
thread - not on the olive. Need to make sure that the pipe is smooth and
cleanly cut and that the pipe stays well inside the joint through tightening
so that the olive can be properly compressed onto it.