On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:25:06 +0100, Andy Dee wrote:




If you want to use any sealing compound, it ought to go on the sealing
element ( the olive ) rather than the thread. The thread is not the
sealing element in a compression fitting.


But some lubrication on the thread always helps too, especially on some
fittings where the thread seems to be a bit "rough".
I usually put a smear of compound under and on the olive, then on the
thread.

And a "Wee drop of embalming fluid" behind the ears ?

Derek.