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Andy Burns wrote:
Dave Plowman wrote:

Wrapping the olive with PTFE will do no harm. IMHO it gives a better
chance of a good seal too. And unlike any other sealer gunge doesn't go
off in storage. Or make a mess of your hands, etc. And is very cheap.

Hemp and boss white was never used on any compression fitting I've ever
seen.

I don't routinely use any gunge on compression fittings, but have used
LS-X on problem ones (both copper and plastic waste) to good effect, it
has a very long shelf life.

Not here, it doesn't. Once opened. Not in my terms as a DIY plumber.

But can't say I've ever had a problem with a compression fitting. Others,
like tap connectors, yes.

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