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.....

Only if they are bodgers making poor joints on inadequately cleaned
pipes, or over tightening the fittings.



I disagree with PTFE on a compression fitting.

Yup, I have never found a need for it as a general rule...

I have used it on the threads as a lubricant a few times where accesss
made getting adequate torque on the back nuts difficult, and possibly
once or twice over an olive where there was something preventing a
perfect seal, and there was no opportunity to change the fitting.

I find if the pipe and fittings are cleaned well, you should get a good
join pretty much every time.


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Cheers,

John.

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