Compression Fittings Tutorial 

And his shirt lol

And hammer 😂

Maybe the floor is not level, his tie is the plum Bob

😂

Hahahahaha

Right!!! :)

Fuck you

Max Doubt followed by"who didn't put my torpedo level back"

Ha ha you funny

Max Doubt nothing is more useful than a necktie while doing plumbing work.

you talk too much

knut riis neck tie is very useful for wiping lead joints

I tighten them till they squeak.

@James Julian, that’s nonsense. Also, paste gets into places that it shouldn’t.

According the the Dahl website you are right. They say not to use tape or dope on their compression fittings. My guess is people see improvement using it when putting on compression fittings on old copper pipes with imperfect surfaces. Who knows though, in 1-5 years that install might leak.

It normally does but I was pleasantly surprised to find it can go round the olive too if you are having trouble with weeping joint.

Handyjack Nope, he applied it correctly, you wrap the Teflon in the direction you turn your fitting.

Jeffrey Guyer yes you do, so unless its a left hand thread its wrong.

Marc Scotland No. In this case he wasn't actually applying it to the threads, so no matter which way he turns it won't unwind. Also, sometimes putting ptfe on threads of a compression fitting is not advisable. Like when making a gas connection with a flexible connector, it can cause a homeowner to overtighten and split the fitting. I see it a lot in my job. I'm the gas guy who gets called to check out the odor of gas after the landlord left a leak on the new space heater or water heater.

Jeffrey Guyer yes thats for all to see in the video. use of the ptfe tape would be to apply it in the direction the nut clamping against it would be going, this guy is doing the opposite. putting ptfe on a new compression fitting isnt needed either.

Marc Scotland I agree, and he even says you shouldn't need to apply it, but said " some people have a preference to apply it " .

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Or use WD40...

PTFE is teflon based which also is a lubricant

If they are at an angle, something is wrong... Ptfe tape is messing things up.. Just like using Silicone caulk when a drainage pipe is leaking.

Professionally done video; very helpful. The only comment I have is with respect to the direction in which the PTFE tape is being applied. It should be applied in the same direction as that in which the compression nut is tightened. As presently shown, the tape would tend to unravel as you tighten the compression nut. Other than that, the video is great.

yes! true!

yes! true!

PLUS 4 various screwdrivers 😓 😓 😓 😓 1 insulated screwdriver 😓 Just a casual observation, as retired M & E contracting company C.E.O I notice these things. 😊

I thought that was their wallpaper

Now that is witty

I'd rather give it a quarter turn and tested for leakage knowing that I didn't go too far. If it leaks I know I can go a little tighter

Yep. We all have our tricks that work! Great statement!

PTFE is tried and tested for decades. Its amazing stuff

Some plumbers use other lubricant but PTFE tape doesn't leave a residue as

90% DON'T use ptfe tape...

Hell no the PTFE tape used is only rated for water. Not only that it shouldn't be used around olives. There's really no need. Yellow PTFE should only be used around gas threads with a 50% over lap. Although again not needed around any olive compression joints. If your not Gas Safe registered. I'd recommend you Do Not attempt it.

@Jason Bucks UK Hi Jason. Hear hear - that's also the first thing I thought! It's also shocking to think that PTFE tape was even discussed - either PTFE SHOULD be used OR it SHOULD NOT - both can't be correct! (In fact, neither PTFE or any other sealant is necessary). Problem is, too many bodger plumbers about!

@Barry Hughes Hi Barry - hear hear!

PTFE melting point is 327°C. I'd be greatful of a leaky compression fitting in a house fire

My experience is that you can NOT tighten it too much. The leaks that come up are a result of not tighten it enough or improper alignment.

What about no ptfe tape, it shouldn't be on compression fittings in the first place

@@lukie4ever A professional plumber describes the procedure as "belts & braces." He stated that in all his many years of doing so, he'd never experienced a single leaky connection. For the sake of 50-75 mm of PTFE tape, it sounds worth it.

@@fontybits I'm a plumber as well and i just want to say just replace the fitting, that is a much more reliable way of doing it

@@lukie4ever Hi Lukie. Hear, hear - agreed.

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Pauljr89 559 you are joking surely pal ?

Peter Cartledge No. LPG strictly uses fittings and hoses for it's specific purpose. I'd get a certified installer since you you don't want to experiment with that.

City and Guilds?

I'm the same man, does not feel right unless you give it a good wrenching. Agree that it is probably too much though.

I’ve just over tightened two olives on my new tap but it hasn’t leaked, do you think it will be ok? Thanks

@@rewind12354 if it isn't leaking it's fine...don't worry about it. If you had overtightened it and deformed something, you would have a leak on your hands.