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wrote:
Redeye wrote:
okay, thanks for the feedback.

i've come to the conclusion that i've followed bad advice which is
probably the cause of the problem.

Probably. You came to the right place for conflicting advice ;-)

i'd also been warned not to overtighten compression joints, but
advice here seems to suggest that isn't possible.

Definitely possible. You can overtighten it enough to damage the pipe
(and hence the joint) if you go at it like some gorilla. There's a
distinct difference between loose, tight (watertight) and overtight.

I think experience has shown you what 'loose' feels like.

anyway, i think i'll replace some of my compression joints with push
fittings in the hope of avoiding a repeat disaster (although i've
got a
push fit joint leaking slightly at the moment as well !!).

I wouldn't choose pushfit over compression, especially in hot water
situations, no matter what 25 year guarantee the pushfit manufacturers
give .....

I would if I couldn't trust my comression skills :-)