In message , Phil L
writes
G.W. Walker wrote:
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..?

G.

Why did you 'resist' using PTFE?
Would you resist using a blowtorch if you were using solder joints?
This is what PTFE is for, very rarely can a watertight seal be achieved
without it....they just don't tighten up properly.

What ********, I've never had to use PTFE tape on a compression joint to
seal it
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Chris French