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Default Compression fitting tightness on plastic pipe?

On 19/04/2019 13:15, DerbyBorn wrote:
idea.

Tim

that is what plumbers do when they don't want to be called back to
leaks....use plenty of PTFE tape around the olive.....



I disagree with PTFE on a compression fitting.


It should only be used on tapered thread fittings.

Its unreliable on anything else.

Gas fittings require a special thicker PTFE tape and only one turn.

?They leak if you use the thin stuff.