Compression Fittings Tutorial

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10 жыл бұрын

www.intaplumb.co.uk A free lesson brought to you from Intaplumb Erith, a leading provider in plumbing, heating, gas and renewable energy qualifications. This lesson covers the basics of compression fittings, including where would be suitable to use them, and the best way to install them.

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@ProplumberbrisbaneAu 7 жыл бұрын

When ever I need some tips for a home repair you seem to have already made an informative video about the job. Lucky me!

@rb39572 6 жыл бұрын

Clear and simple help - thanks. I've now fixed my leaking pipe and saved myself the cost of an emergency plumber!

@LemainDavid 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear and well-informed quality tutorial.

@tonypepe9074 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, great video: clear, concise and gives the plumbingly challenged like me confidence to give it a go.

@damir8510 Жыл бұрын

Ororšueepuwzoršupšquuoezt

@uplink-on-yt 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of olives. My plumber couldn't explain why he needed one. She just said that he does, because that's how things work.

@Addystiffler 3 жыл бұрын

Love how his tie doesn’t follow the rules

@hamiri947 3 жыл бұрын

And his shirt lol

@jazzyjeff832 2 жыл бұрын

And hammer 😂

@shaxxie5237 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alexthomson7465 Ай бұрын

😂

@benc98 8 жыл бұрын

Bob on that advice for an amateur like me, brilliant, many thanks! (hope your pipework is straighter than that tie!)

@propman1823 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@jwm1104a 3 жыл бұрын

Right!!! :)

@generalauchinleck7651 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for taking the time and effort to make this informative video.

@bertraminc9412 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. These two drainage compression fittings are the last two fittings before I turn my water on. Hoping for no leaks and this info is the last info I need to complete the project. Thank you... Cheers!

@larrystafford5887 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the clear & to the point tutorial

@Jbunton111 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed tonight. Thank you! Never thought about putting the tape on the sleeve! Of course now I will call them olives instead! Sounds quite proper.

@paula.5515 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnfaulkner6776 7 жыл бұрын

So that's where I've been going wrong! Very clear and straightforward tutorial. Than you very much.

@kwazimajozi9714 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for straightening your tie👔, love it.

@sylvijanehusebye9006 7 жыл бұрын

Very useful and clearly explained, also the details! Finally, I understood the concept :) - thanks from worlds northernmost town, Hammerfest

@znraymond 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that gonna help me a lot when dealing with my basement sink piping.

@saborguerito 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful! I was nervous about using compression fittings for the fact that they might leak later but I see how this would be a very effective

@jasontoh2089 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video. :) Helped me so much.

@marts4735 8 жыл бұрын

VERY professional and helpful. Thanks!

@ZubairAhmed-od2xv 2 жыл бұрын

Just saved me an evening of stress and worry , and few hundered quid, Thank you mate

@tof3275 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video well presented WHEN do you expect to see the return of the following items ; 1 long spirit level 😓 1 short spirit level 😓 4 various screwdrivers 😓 😓 😓 😓 1 insulated screwdriver 😓 Just a casual observation, as retired M & E contracting company C.E.O I notice these things. 😊

@kevinb7317 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. I appreciate it.

@judygrace895 7 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you for your excellent tutorial.

@BirdMan-re4rk 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! Very helpful especially about not over tightening.

@tomrobinson69 8 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thanks for making the video.

@kieronjohnston3878 9 жыл бұрын

Very clear and very easy to understand, thanks very much, great help

@benprince3025 7 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thanks.

@andyg9872 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed! . Thank you

@David-bc4rh 4 жыл бұрын

I plan to custom build a modular air compression system for my shop, and I'm coming to find that compression fittings is necessary if I want to build a copper coil heat sink.

@theodricaethelfrith 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving the day! Off to fix the rad.

@johnsteed265 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video lesson! 100% correct. Thanks.

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

90% DON'T use ptfe tape...

@juliemenezes254 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and demonstration thanks very much. Would tightening it too much, not enough to cause a major leak, lead to a reduced flow rate through the pipe please?

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

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.

@eddierodden 6 жыл бұрын

Found that really helpful, thank you.

@JoffreyVerkadeNietVanDeKoekjes 8 жыл бұрын

thank you, very helpful, learned something :)

@edwardoakley8659 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very useful!

@reesesampson4857 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, this helped me a lot, thanks man

@shaunmadrid1 8 жыл бұрын

That was realy useful. Many thanks.

@robert500s 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very much appreciated.

@CatonaWall175 4 жыл бұрын

Very good instruction. Thank you.

@jumpinmnkey 8 жыл бұрын

best tutorial of this in alll over youtube!!! good job man.. thanks

@garethrowlands1305 5 жыл бұрын

Pauljr89 559 you are joking surely pal ?

@peterweaver6326 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial!

@Australia-ky7kx 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for posting

@k.b.woodworker3250 4 жыл бұрын

Good clear explanation!

@Silkybrennan 8 жыл бұрын

Can the same be done to attach to plastic pipe instead of the plastic reducer insert

@chuck762 3 жыл бұрын

I personally cringed at the Teflon tape maneuver but I’m no plumber (maritime mechanic) and we all have our tricks that we find work for us. Thank you for a good video

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

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

@bEEBO178 Жыл бұрын

PTFE is tried and tested for decades. Its amazing stuff

@Energyflash1979 Жыл бұрын

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

@somethingelse4878 4 жыл бұрын

Would a 15mm pipe with one isolation valve/flow restrictor have the same end pipe flow rate as the same pipe with 3 flow restrictions? I have a 15mm shower pipe with three joins using three flow restricted isolation valves and was thinking of replacing two with full bore couplers Would that increase flow

@petercartledge7298 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. Do these fittings work OK with LPG installations, outside the property ?

@MrKnutriis 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@adamssssss 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. You are a hero and saved me $140 Singapore dollars

@dzikwawelski7673 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thanks.

@mojetrouba 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful.

@sh010272 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really really helpful

@martinmeasures829 2 жыл бұрын

That's where I'm going wrong, I've been tightening as much as I could. Brilliant thanks 😊

@truthseeker7794 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the pipe is square into the body of the fitting and it's tightened just nice and snuggly then you don't need PTFE or any type of jointing compound. Just to let you know that this guy doesn't seem to know what he's talking about as he wound the PTFE tape onto the pipe backwards. The tape the should always be wound in the same direction that the nut tightens (clockwise) as if it's wound the wrong way round then it will just unravel as the nut is tightened. I only use tape when I am fitting new and old fittings together. If you have an old pipe with the olive embedded then it's best to tape it before fitting it to a new fitting.

@martinmeasures829 2 жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker7794 thanks for the advice, I'm always happy to learn.

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

@@truthseeker7794 Old pipe with olive embedded can be tightened without tape and still be tight.

@truthseeker7794 Жыл бұрын

@@disastershaman Yes in the case of an embedded olive I would just wrap a few turns of PTFE around the olive and on the half inch of pipe that will be pushed into the fitting. Just to make sure, but usually I wouldn't use tape on a new fitting.

@lebucheron9815 6 ай бұрын

@@truthseeker7794 "he wound the PTFE tape onto the pipe backwards." Sir you are right. That, is not good, considering 900k views.

@euniceenriquez3470 2 жыл бұрын

thank you. your video are so helpful.

@lolirodriguez6507 7 жыл бұрын

must admit i lost track a bit wondering what tool hanging on the wall behind would be suitable to top my hubby with.

@daibhiseaghdha153 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that was their wallpaper

@hughatkins 3 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation Thank You!

@somethingelse4878 4 жыл бұрын

What's the best way to remove a olive from plastic shower entry pipe, cut or pull?

@charleyslife3889 6 жыл бұрын

praise God! for your video buddy it fixed my problems!

@charleyslife3889 6 жыл бұрын

your fantastic and I love you're not so perfect tie! much thanks

@JadedBlur 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video

@Waterflowsps 6 жыл бұрын

Can I used this compression fitting for science lab piping? Thanks

@paulalexander24 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice 👍 thanks

@desshep8477 2 жыл бұрын

finally a precision instructor. I looked at way too many videos that were unable to say the amount to tighten with any details besides do it right or yer a#$ out.

@QuentinSharoneCarson 8 жыл бұрын

thanks! I know what I need now!!! home depot waste of six trips! wow! 3 min video, priceless!

@miaabee1815 6 жыл бұрын

Life saver!👍🏼

@nathanwilliams7315 Жыл бұрын

Job today.. had a 4 inch water mains pipe in a factory, it had been blocked of with a ball valve. The ball valve blew off with the olive not leaving a mark on the copper pipe. There was ptfe tape around the olive and we removed the ptfe and fitted it all back with the bigger pipe wrench, As tight as we could. Now I'm worried because you say don't over tighten..... 😬

@alexhuntley3810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Well presented.

@lenarrowseller2419 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks

@xila8861 8 ай бұрын

oh, I am glad I am seeing how I fudged up this one and how it really works.

@EmotionalTrance 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks

@doreenwatson-read 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou that was very helpful.

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

I have been using these compression fittings for more then 20 years and tightened them as far far as I could and NEVER had a leak. (Only when I forgot to tighten them it leaked..)

@Yahoomediaclub 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice Bob...I'm just about to slacken two stop cocks and only change the angle to allow for an appliance to get more space . Any advice? Can I slacken slightly and twist both joints? Should I renew olives/ PTFE tape?

@Mr_Penguins_Pet_Human Жыл бұрын

Renew the olive and ptfe tape but the fitting can be reused, as long as its in good condition.

@sandyalshorji4811 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks..really helpful

@maxhamilton4017 4 жыл бұрын

thanks very much very helpful

@heathcotesj 4 жыл бұрын

thank you thats brilliant

@johnzoetebier3074 4 ай бұрын

This is the first video that gives an easy rule to apply how far to tighten the nut: hand tight, then a quarter turn with pliers, tighten further if there is a leak.

@melanniagamer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you💕💕💕

@gdrums7733 Жыл бұрын

Nice selection of hammers👍

@s1914 8 жыл бұрын

Good vid - thanks

@winniekumar5291 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much:)

@LeeBottomley 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good video.

@hammerdown4023 4 жыл бұрын

thanks much i now know exactly what i did wrong and can finish up the mess i got myself into .

@turborewind 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@mikeshipley5626 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i might get paid now!

@MrBababuwi 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@oscarrivera8660 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks

@tigertrucker3971 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful thank you

@petercartledge5088 4 жыл бұрын

Thank-you, useful video. Pity someone people make abusive comments.

@jqmachgunner2577 Жыл бұрын

Are compression fittings with copper pipe approved for exterior plumbing?

@bellasyoutubechannel8834 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@yaredbafa8151 3 жыл бұрын

hi frend, i want to installation of heat and cold water supply for shower and hwb so what can i do please trey to tell step by step

@glennwongso1090 2 жыл бұрын

Is this also usable for propane gas pipe

@andressantos9138 6 жыл бұрын

I did this and water starter squirting out of the fitting

@lv5960 7 жыл бұрын

great, thanks a lot !!!

@jamesbentley6507 7 жыл бұрын

Lo Vv .

@jaredakten4939 5 жыл бұрын

If you line up your joints properly you will never need PTFE. If they are at an angle a bit of PTFE is good to stop any seepage.

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

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.

@laurencegregory6574 3 жыл бұрын

You never need to put PTFE on an olive. Just a light smear of a lubricant such as a light grease or Vaseline to allow the mating surfaces of the nut and olive to bed into each other.

@disastershaman Жыл бұрын

Or use WD40...

@Energyflash1979 Жыл бұрын

PTFE is teflon based which also is a lubricant

@johnadams9044 7 жыл бұрын

Tighten the compression nut 1/2 turn!

@huejanus5505 3 жыл бұрын

I tighten them till they squeak.

@Chris-jl6vk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@soxriek6704 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate . I'm using a 15mm push fit tomoz but I'm unsure if the pipe its going on is 10mm ir 15mm. Would the 15mm push fit onto a 10mm copper pipe?..... soz I'm new to this, hope you reply. Thankyou.

@honkymonkey9568 2 жыл бұрын

How do you connect it to the other pipe?

@ruelmckenzie4616 2 жыл бұрын

I am just wondering if his tie is acting like a plumb line . Is he standing vertical or incline ?

@michaeljamesdesign 5 жыл бұрын

I was just checking around for clips which would help me consolidate some college learning. It's a good video but I'm currently half was through a two hour a week course which is run over ten weeks and know this is wrong. PTFE is not way forward but a skim of Water Hawk is right.

@MrSuperheterodyne 5 жыл бұрын

City and Guilds?