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How Tight To Tighten Brass Compression Fittings. How tight should a compression fitting be? The only compression fittings we have are the 3/8 compression fittings that supply lines connect to. The nut should be fine only the ferrule should need to be replaced. Most screwed piping is tightened until it feels right and the fitting is pointing in the desired direction. Wrap the brass fittings in teflon tape and press them into the threading to stop them from leaking water. Check your reference marks to be certain that the nut has been tightened 1/4 turn. You will never see us use a 5/8. Compression fittings should be tight enough to create a watertight seal but not so tight that the pipe warps or the thread is damaged as this. 41,057 views • feb 7, 2023 • how to fix your own plumbing without calling a plumber. Apply pipe joint compound to the pipe fittings or the teflon tape to prevent a leak. Using a wrench, tighten the female nut 1/4 turn, or 1.5 hex flats. Used two wrenches, one on the. In my experience ferrules need much tighter compression than what hand tightening would supply. Always a worry, have i.

Compression fittings should be tight enough to create a watertight seal but not so tight that the pipe warps or the thread is damaged as this. Wrap the brass fittings in teflon tape and press them into the threading to stop them from leaking water. Apply pipe joint compound to the pipe fittings or the teflon tape to prevent a leak. How tight should a compression fitting be? Using a wrench, tighten the female nut 1/4 turn, or 1.5 hex flats. Always a worry, have i. Check your reference marks to be certain that the nut has been tightened 1/4 turn. The only compression fittings we have are the 3/8 compression fittings that supply lines connect to. The nut should be fine only the ferrule should need to be replaced. 41,057 views • feb 7, 2023 • how to fix your own plumbing without calling a plumber.

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How Tight To Tighten Brass Compression Fittings Used two wrenches, one on the. Most screwed piping is tightened until it feels right and the fitting is pointing in the desired direction. How tight should a compression fitting be? Always a worry, have i. Using a wrench, tighten the female nut 1/4 turn, or 1.5 hex flats. Used two wrenches, one on the. The only compression fittings we have are the 3/8 compression fittings that supply lines connect to. The nut should be fine only the ferrule should need to be replaced. Wrap the brass fittings in teflon tape and press them into the threading to stop them from leaking water. In my experience ferrules need much tighter compression than what hand tightening would supply. Apply pipe joint compound to the pipe fittings or the teflon tape to prevent a leak. 41,057 views • feb 7, 2023 • how to fix your own plumbing without calling a plumber. Compression fittings should be tight enough to create a watertight seal but not so tight that the pipe warps or the thread is damaged as this. You will never see us use a 5/8. Check your reference marks to be certain that the nut has been tightened 1/4 turn.