FIX LEAKING COMPRESSION PIPE FITTING

FIX LEAKING COMPRESSION PIPE FITTING - Plumbing Tips

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How to fix a leaking compression pipe fitting.
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@plumberparts 5 жыл бұрын

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@HaysieBoy 5 жыл бұрын

plumberparts James... 3:20 Did you just wind the tape on the wrong direction and then explain that it must be wound on in the right direction? 😱

@andrewmcp7563 Жыл бұрын

I'm 59 and the recent cold spell & thaw forced me to -- finally! -- grow up and fix my own ice-wrecked leaks. A combination of beginner's luck, push-fit fittings, and KZfaq have got me further than expected without flooding the house. So far. But I have a very, very slow drip on an old compression fitting... so here I am. Thanks for helping convince me I'm ready for the next step on my plumbing journey. What could possibly go wr... hang on, can anyone else hear dripping? ;-)

@sawmill74 10 жыл бұрын

This video should be used as an example for all 'how to' videos. Exemplary editing and filming, subtle humour, multiple solutions no annoying background music or overly long intros. Thanks so much. I now know what to get on my trip to Screw-Fix tomorrow morning.

@paulodonnell935 4 жыл бұрын

Sawmill Or toolstation 🤔🤔🤔

@misfitstranger 10 жыл бұрын

Dude, not only are you a good teacher because you know what you're talking about, clearly, but you made me laugh as well. I love it when learning is fun, as it should always be, and i dare say i'm not alone. Looking forward to more of your stuff. And thanks for the laugh.

@screwsnutsandbolts 4 жыл бұрын

This video was actually filmed on a dry, sunny day. His entire house just happens to be leaking :) Great videos ! 👍

@FirstnameLastname-uh4rk 4 жыл бұрын

Best plumbing tips out there. Clear, concise, and easy to understand for the novice wanting to learn. Great camera work and explanations. Thanks very much for taking your time to produce these mini films.

@KennyEvansUK 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever I have a plumbing problem I go straight to this channel for the fix. Thanks mate for bailing me out of many a hole.

@caboclo3 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video from across the pond, and thank you.In my 20 + years of plumbing, I have never had a leaking compression fitting that the right amount of PTFE tape wound tight enough and the right direction would not stop.Cheers.

@henrybyrd5402 3 жыл бұрын

Hadn't tried Ptfe on leaky compression fittings before but your confidence leads me to give it a try. One tip you like to add is to never keep tightening away on a leaky fitting if an initial nip doesn't work. This increases the chances of squeezing the olive immovably onto the pipe, often making the leak worse, sometimes even running out of thread to tighten. Thanks again on another useful video.

@shotgunwill 10 жыл бұрын

The PTFE trick on the olives worked brilliantly for me thanks for the great advice! No more dripping compression joints!!

@nml4546 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had a stubborn leak at the compression ring on the shut off valve of the kitchen sink. Tried everything I could think of including the Teflon tape. Didn't work, so as a last resort, bought some pipe joint compound, stuffed the whole thing full and by god it worked. Was ready to call a plumber to replace the compression ring. You saved me a bunch of money.. Thanks again.

@mmiikkee7777 11 жыл бұрын

Best self video I have seen in a long time. Love that you filed this in the rain and changed hats every few minutes.

@adamkonrath919 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these videos. I'm doing my home work before tackling the kitchen tomorrow. New sides, cupboards, installing dishwasher etc!

@Wooburnmusic 2 жыл бұрын

This gentleman should receive a knighthood for his generosity in helping us with his professional knowledge.ive said it before and I say it again, grateful thanks to you for your great videos and great personality.

@NallDave 7 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant, I was struggling to stop a leak because I was putting the PTFE in the wrong place. Did this and hey presto, all is well. Also, I love the presentation. You should be on the telly. I love the hats.

@fanciatune 3 жыл бұрын

Saved again by your Brill instructions! Thanks a lot. Hacksaw, removed and replaced old olive, ptfe tape over olive and paper test dry even on slightly scored pipe. Always tempted to nip too tight- gently does the trick.

@tomlakin3589 2 жыл бұрын

You saved our life. We understood very little about compression fittings and had no idea how to find or fix the leak.. Very good explanation about how compression fittings work, and what they look like. The teflon tape did the trick!! Thanks so much.

@RS_Mike_Truss 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, the PTFE tape on the olive sorted my compression joint weep, the humour in your videos is an extra bonus!

@Eructation1 7 жыл бұрын

I'm building my bathroom, never plumbed before but your videos are helping me massively. Thank you.

@ivysoftTube 11 жыл бұрын

Here I am in Tennessee I am learning from my England friend. :) A lot of video were done under the kitchen sink but the basic idea is the same. This gave me the courage to tackle this job. Thanks.

@chrisf5475 2 жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel in the last year so it’s amazing to watch stuff you did 10 years ago and see how your production / editing etc has changed. Bring back the random hats I say!

@Sethorion99 3 жыл бұрын

Your PTFE tape on the copper olive pressure fittings solved all three of my weeping DIY fittings today. Cheers!

@MrSTUPIDBRICK 11 жыл бұрын

Your spot on about PTFE being the best at sealing compression fittings around the olive. Nice video keep up the good work!

@guajilo 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your suggestions. I tried all until I finally got to the point where you wrap the olive in Teflon tape (PTFE). That worked, like a charm!!!!

@miltonrobin 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!!! I used Teflon tape around the olive and it worked!

@williamburdon6993 2 жыл бұрын

I used the trick of plumbers tape to seal an old olive that would have been a nightmare to get off. it was the only way that was going to stop leaking , thank you so much. My son in law is a handyman and when I suggested it , he looked at me like I was nuts, but he tried it, he said he had never seen anyone do it , but he really liked it for an emergency.Thank you very much!

@cokeandtwirl 6 жыл бұрын

Wrapping the olive with ptfe tape worked for me! Thank you!

@cinnamonclark8426 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased I watched this. Doing a big job on my hot water cylinder and not confident with compression fittings. Now I know how to fix the ones that leak. Thanks for making the video.

@belindahuque1663 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have saved my hubby from certain death as we couldnt stop the leak (I was about to strangle him). This guy is awesome! x

@rzipper1716 6 жыл бұрын

After struggling with non-functioning compression fittings for a long time ... the tape worked ! Thanks

@whomadethatsaltysoup 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I've got a leak in a 22mm compression joint in my loft. As with other comments, very to the point, no waffle and loads of possible solutions to a recurrent problem for us weekend plumbers! Loved the diagonal olive cutting tip... Just wonder if I'd be able to pull it off with a Hep2o pipe🙄

@sevensorrowsband 9 жыл бұрын

You are a hero! We were able to fix with plumbers tape. Thanks from California! P.S. My wife and I love how you say "olive". Thanks for saving our New Years!

@heathershave727 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice (and interesting hat changes). This has given me some extra confidence to stop that pesky leak under the sink. I've used compression joints before, most of them successfully.....but there's one little beast, which is on one end of a very short piece of pipe, that won't seal. It could be that I've over-tightened & stressed the pipe...in which case I'll have to fit a new piece ( pain in the ****)....but I'll try the PTFE tape on the olive first. Thanks!

@Madash311 Жыл бұрын

Mate. PTFE worked like a charm! Even after I mangled the stub out pulling of the old olive. Thank you.

@dustinrocksvold8650 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I had a leaking fitting, changed out the valve, hoses, etc. and it still leaked. I took the olive off and replaced the nut and olive and it still leaked. The trick for wrapping the tape around the olive saved me! It finally stopped dripping!

@seanbenge9478 7 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciated the run down on all this information. Brilliant explanation of the PTFE tape.

@pixelninja666 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this..the tape round the olive is such a great tip.

@_1ben 2 жыл бұрын

changing faucet valve both compression fitting leaked -hot and cold , tried the tape , worked !!! thank you ! only problem it will take 2 men , a female midget and a 30 foot cheeter to replace in the future

@garretthomson2036 7 жыл бұрын

Your hat. I love your hat. Also just fixed a failed weld in this house we just took over with a compression fitting, and your video was part of my self imposed training course. Thanks!

@rtb2k6 9 жыл бұрын

Well i nipped up the pipe were i had a leak and i'm super happy to say it worked a treat.i would never have even attempted this if i had not seen this video.just wanted to say a big thanks for the video.it certainly gave me the confidence to do it.

@bishopp14 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you just got yourself a new subscriber. This video was AWESOME! 😂 I've always called that thing a compression ring but from now on I will always call it an olive! Outstanding work my good man. Outstanding work indeed!

@chrisl.1823 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! The PTFE tape trick worked like a charm.

@TheTiacat 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I was struggling with my first compression fitting repair tonight.

@Rickh4 10 жыл бұрын

Had this leak when I removed my washing machine inlet hose. Fixed it a treat thanks to this great video, thanks mate!

@nancybalerud1605 5 жыл бұрын

Sending you plumber Love from Denver Colorado! Trying to fix compression fitting on the water feed to my swamp cooler.

@BritishBoy1971 5 жыл бұрын

Your great video's are building up my plumbing knowledge massively! Cheers!

@sjwilli1972 11 жыл бұрын

Weather is as bad as mine in Wales. I got a leaky pipe after putting on a new tap. The old Compression joint. So I will undo it and thanks to your clip will hopefully be able to sort it. Thanks man.

@harrythinker1272 11 жыл бұрын

The ptfe tape worked GREAT! Thank you.

@kenfolsom 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Solved my leaky problem with no fuss and extra filler BS. Subscribed (and I rarely subscribe to anything!)

@python4709 5 жыл бұрын

Simply, it solved my problem. It saved my day. Thank you!

@quirkygenius Жыл бұрын

great job! compression fitting one refrigerator water valve (ice maker/dispenser) wouldn't seal. Use your plumber's tape idea . . worked perfectly.

@aaronenas6044 10 жыл бұрын

The PTFE worked like a charm. No more leaking, thanks!

@tinashemarufu7586 9 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video. Because of this video I proved to my missus that I can be right as she wanted to call the 'guy'. Not to mention the money saved. Followed this step by step and my dripping pipe is well and truly sealed. Cheers mate. Hats off to you Sir.

@reetthen 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting wet for us! The PTFE worked great, saved me a few quid, cheers!

@kthulu67 9 жыл бұрын

The PTFE trick round the olive worked a treat. Many thanks.

@plumberparts 9 жыл бұрын

No wozzers mate!

@susanringsell7874 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, had loads of trouble fitting tap today, went out and bought compression fitting and PTFE tape. But it wasn't until we put PTFE tape around the olive too (which we hadn't done before watching your video) seems to have cured it ... fingers crossed!! thank you

@Wookey. 8 жыл бұрын

Good set of options with clear explanation and cheerful style. Turns out I knew all that already, but it's nice to see a real plumber saying 'yeah you can use PTFE on an olive, nothing bad will happen and it might work'. (Lots of people will tell you blue in the face that this is wrong and bad, but it usually worked for me, when taking the olive off and starting again was not convenient).

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

Cheer dude!

@irichardson85 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! i used PTFE tape around the top of the olive and its just stopped a leaky isolator, very grateful for the information i can put the water back on now :)!

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Richardson No worries Glad to help!

@rodders2u 7 жыл бұрын

Top bloke, proper plumber, love the hats ; )

@Image-i-nationCoUk 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you lived closer mate I love watching your videos, recently got our upstairs rads not working right, got a gravity fed system but gonna get new combi boiler asap

@littleb2809 Ай бұрын

Thank-you! It worked! You are the best

@lyndamcardle4123 Жыл бұрын

Food for thought. I'm trying the PTFE tape first, the hacksaw second ....thanks for the guidance !

@larrypecan8405 Жыл бұрын

Just want to say that this video saved my project. Was so scared to put PTFE tape on an olive, but it saved a leaky fitting that I could not get to stop leaking after an hour of trying.

@robinwelch1000 12 жыл бұрын

Great Video, really helpful for when my time comes around, keep up the great work

@butterthetoast8139 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely bloody brilliant. You stopped a major job from escalating. Many thanks

@markrayton6385 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very well explained. Some great tips and great hats. Thanks.

@simonelson7043 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent good man James. Great hats and advice

@samshinto 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic video for DIY's AND begginers.....welldone

@evfred 11 жыл бұрын

thank you for your tip on putting thread tape on leaking olive worked beautifully stop leaking straight away.

@mhinderbhopal5130 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy...and all so well explained...top notch

@mrdcon101 3 жыл бұрын

The tape around the olive worked a treat!! What a star ;)

@oarfrost 9 жыл бұрын

That was a good tip about cutting off olives. Many thanks.

@plumberparts 9 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@craigjacobs4471 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the great advice. I went the PTFE method. Excellent support and videos. Keep doing what your doing!

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

No worries Craig! Glad to help mate! SUBSCRIBE! ➡️👉 kzfaq.info 👈⬅️ IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! 😎

@JasonGeraldG 5 жыл бұрын

Great video from someone who really knows what they are talking about IMO.

@donmilleriii7399 9 жыл бұрын

I had a bastard of a time replacing a valve but I got through it with the help of your constantly changing hats and sound advice. Thanks a lot!

@plumberparts 9 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@GTAW8 4 жыл бұрын

Good video! I have always used channel locks or pliers to remove the sleeve. Works pretty good for me. If I were to try and cut it off I would probably damage the pipe. Too shakey.

@normanleow7861 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Very comprehensive. Now I'm going to start on my compressing ring.

@MK-sb1sc 7 жыл бұрын

These videos have been so helpful and have helped me solve so many issues. Happy to subscribe :)

@martin1972win 8 жыл бұрын

Like the video, nicely told, quick and easy steps explained by a decent accomplished plumber. It was worth the view, assistance and thumbs up.

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Martin Henry Cheers Martin! Sub here please>> kzfaq.info

@chrisjw37 10 жыл бұрын

Talking about leaking joints in the pouring rain. Brilliant use of props mate!

@iliketowatchthis 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, this is the first time I used compression fittings and I overtightened them from the beginning. I used the tape and so far it seems to have at least slowed the leak to almost nothing. If the problem persists I may just replace the copper line. I really tightened it, and I'm sure I distorted on

@TheScoutsHonor 9 жыл бұрын

Your advice worked great. Thank you so much.

@teddavid9310 2 жыл бұрын

Super video and great help to me across the pond!! Thanks!

@PC-rx4ul 2 жыл бұрын

i love your teaching ideas

@tomatoes3 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice , did as you said, wrapped some PTFE, job done . Top man many thanks

@denebutube 3 жыл бұрын

Since I saw the taped ferrule (American for olive) at time 3:40, I do this now to all my compression joints, even new ones that have never been put in service yet.

@amandathomson5061 6 жыл бұрын

Really brilliant instructional vids! Thanks ☺️

@pompeydan3 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate, very well explained, cheers!

@micksavageful 10 жыл бұрын

Good info, great delivery Thanks !

@brian9618 3 жыл бұрын

Precisely the tip I was looking for (using tape) - you're a star!

@acceptgrace3 11 жыл бұрын

It worked! Brilliant video, thanks.

@1954BJohn 12 жыл бұрын

Yep - weather was crap in Cambs this weekend - good vid - thx

@fasteddie4107 2 жыл бұрын

Very good, useful information. Thanks for sharing your insights via this video. You are a hat master. btw: I am jealous of your weather as I sit here in the high desert of California.

@susumommom 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips and I love the caps.

@robertbrowne4049 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so helpful! Works in Ireland too!

@Phiyedough 8 жыл бұрын

If the pipe is a bit crushed by the old olive you can try PTFE tape under the new olive. It is aso worthwhile polishing the tapers of the fitting and nut with wire wool.

@tayodada 7 жыл бұрын

excellent video and great tuition.

@jeremyprice6800 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thankyou v much. Very clear, simple and straightforward...for a n amateur DIYer like me.

@KevinFlavincarlislegroup 7 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed you changing your hats! We call PTFE tape : Teflon tape over here in New England. Found what I was looking for, going to attack with PTFE tape. The fitting I'm working with is from the mid-1960s, so wish me luck!

@avocet89 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos - have a leaking radiator valve to repair or replace, so this video plus the system drain-down and refill ones will be of great use today. And it looks like rain, so we're good to go! though I don't have as many hats as you!