"bob" wrote in message
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On 13 Aug, 22:07, "Heliotrope Smith" wrote:
"bob" wrote in message

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I am fitting 22mm compression stop end to a cold water pipe in my
bathroom and was wondering how far onto the pipe should the
compression ring go? Many thanks.

Put the nut onto the pipe first.
Next slide on the olive (compression ring). At this point you can add
lubricant if you wish.
Put the cap on the end of the pipe until it stops then push up the nut
with
the olive to the cap threads and screw together without lifting the cap.

Thanks Heliotrope, very clear instructions. What sort of lubricant
would i use?

None. Compression fittings are designed for use on clean pipes with no
additional material. If you add stuff it means you aren't doing it properly,
the pipe is the wrong size or it is deformed.


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