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Well don't read my posts then, I can't stand your drivel, that is why I don't read your posts

I really do not understand why a topic would bother anyone, if you are not interested, or think it is too long or boring, simply don't read it and don't reply.

Simple solution don't read it and don't reply

As usual people have to go over the top, I know we all get weeps on compression joints occassionally, but I personally never need PTFE to resolve the problem, a small nip up does the trick. no need for PTFE

So the line not only could create a false seal on the pipe work causing a leak does not mean Cause Leaks?

the manufacturers state not to use PTFE as they say it will cause leaks.

Leaks on compression are caused by over tighteneing or not tight enough, there is an art to knowing how tight they need to be.

I don't need to try it, I follow the manufacturers recommendations and it works perfectly well and it is cheaper than your method as I do not have the additional cost of the PTFE. If you bothered to read the email replies I had from the manufacturers in the topic PTFE on compression fittings...

And your blind prejudice for arguing for it, even after I have proved that the best known manufacturers of compression fittings in the UK say it should NOT be used, take your argument up with the manufacturers, I am stating facts from the manufacturers, if you are saying they are wrong take it...

Please do not take things out of context, I said, PTFE does not prevent leaks, a correctly made joint prevents leaks, you do NOT need PTFE on a compression joint to make a seal.

Eh?

I don't care what he uses, but I do not like someone giving incorrect information on a public forum. JohnD, no one has said they do not get leaks, we all get leaks, but it is not neccessary to use PTFE to solve the problem on a compression fitting, smear of paste, and re-tighten always does the...

As I have said many times before, the manufacturers do not recommend the use of PTFE on their fittings, fact, you are a DIYer and as a DIYer you tend to do what you want, regulation, and installation guidance is mostly ignored by DIYers, so you carry on knock yourself out, but do not mis-inform...

Running a gas supply above ground in MDPE will work, but that does not make it right Using PTFE on compression joints is wrong, it is not the proffessional way to do it, I am not arguing about it, I just want to make it clear to others that read this that using PTFE on compression joints is...

As I said, don't tell me, email Conex and Prestex and tell them that you are a DIYer and think they are wrong in their advice about PTFE on compression fittings

As I said do as you want, but do not misinform the rest of the public, PTFE is not needed on compression joints end of. Maybe if you used a quality compression fitting such as Prestex instead of cheap crap you would not get leaks in the first place.

I have stated the reasons on the other post, it is not a case that I do not like it, I am stating as a proffessional it is simply not required, and as Prestex say in their email reply to me that the use of PTFE on their joints would invalidate the warranty, so if you do not want to listen to the...

A bit of paste for compression is fine, Loctite 55 is excellent for threads, but PTFE on a compression joint is a no, no, JohnD you admit to been a DIYer and yet you will not except the opinion of people who do this job for a living, yes this is a DIY site, but it is supposed to be where DIYers...

Well here is the argument, I emailed the technical department of Conex and Prestex, asking about using PTFE on compression joints, here are their replies. Pegler Good Morning. I can confirm that the use of PTFE tape or any jointing compound is not recommended for use...

So where did you learn to use PTFE on compression fittings, on your 6 week plumbing course.