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Hi how tight does a compression fitting need to be is it true that when it squeaks like a pig its enough.
 
No hand tight then tightened 3/4 of a turn is enough , if you strangle it to death you crush the olive onto the pipe this can cause it to fail , a smear of pipe jointing compound around the pipe before sliding it into position and tightening is the way . Kop
 
No hand tight then tightened 3/4 of a turn is enough , if you strangle it to death you crush the olive onto the pipe this can cause it to fail , a smear of pipe jointing compound around the pipe before sliding it into position and tightening is the way . Kop
I suppose you can't beat hands on experience can't really learn from internet.
 
Why not I've seen it done i thought it was OK to do that better seal.
As above the seal is made internally between the pipe, olive and the fitting the thread is just to keep it together and tight and does not come in contact with the water. Regards Kop
 

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