Compression fittings

[PullerGas]

As a keen DaftyDIYer, can you please confirm if I should use Boss White on my compression fittings???

 

[nortonj]

I always use a bit of mould resistant sanitary silicone.

 

[TCCHeating]

Puller you rascal.

Just getting a beer and some pop corn ready so I can enjoy the upcoming show. Should be a good one

 

[dreadnoughtheating]

Dickie, is that 'old school' Boss White? - linseed oil based?, or that new-fangled universal compound stuff, dunno what that has in it. I do know hemp grommets aren't what they used to be ,..... bit like nostalgia really.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Wonder what Mr D has to say on the subject, being a master craftsman and expert on all these matters?

 

[muggles]

Trollololololol

 

[Aquaheat]

This again!! Right Dickie once and for all the definitive answer is yes you should use Boss white or joining compound but in conjunction with PTFE.

A quick how to guide. Maybe get it as a sticky!

Start by placing olive (the metal ring not the wife!! ) and nut on the pipe.



Apply a liberal coating of Boss white on the pipe and olive like so,



Wrap pipe, olive and threads with PTFE and then finish with a light compound glaze over the top



Tighten nut as much as possible usually 2-3 good grunts on a set of 18" Stilsons should suffice.



Job Done. This is how us proper engineers do it. Those that argue otherwise really don't know what they are doing.

Sit back and enjoy a relaxing cuppa listening to the relaxing sound of running water.

Hope this helps Dickie

 

[PullerGas]

This again!! Right Dickie once and for all the definitive answer is yes you should use Boss white or joining compound but in conjunction with PTFE.

A quick how to guide. Maybe get it as a sticky!

Start by placing olive (the metal ring not the wife!! ) and nut on the pipe.

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Apply a liberal coating of Boss white on the pipe and olive like so,

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Wrap pipe, olive and threads with PTFE and then finish with a light compound glaze over the top

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Tighten nut as much as possible usually 2-3 good grunts on a set of 18" Stilsons should suffice.

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Job Done. This is how us proper engineers do it. Those that argue otherwise really don't know what they are doing.

Sit back and enjoy a relaxing cuppa listening to the relaxing sound of running water.

Hope this helps Dickie

Amazing!! Oh thanks for that. Now, when it's pizzing out all over the place; do I call out a time served fully qualified Plumber to fix it & hide down the Pub - just incase he starts laughing at me??? Or, do I blame the wife??

 

[Dan Robinson]

That jon is a thing of beauty.

 

[bernardgreen]

Look you plumbers, take a tip from the electrians ( shocking idea I know ).

After making the joint cover it with heat shrunk sleeving.........Red or brown for hot water, blue or black for cold water and green/yellow for what on earth is this pipe

 

[Dan Robinson]

When a plumber makes a joint, he tends to know what is in the pipe .

Why cover it in heat shrink anyway? What if you need to undo the bugger?

 

[Aquaheat]

Amazing!! Oh thanks for that. Now, when it's pizzing out all over the place; do I call out a time served fully qualified Plumber to fix it & hide down the Pub - just incase he starts laughing at me??? Or, do I blame the wife??

If it does leak you just need a bigger set of Stilsons. Try hanging off a set of 24's and that should cure it. Alternatively there is something called LSX try smearing copious amounts of this over the joint.

 

[Aquaheat]

That jon is a thing of beauty.

Cheers Dan, 19 years in the trade so you do tend to take pride in your work and strive to be the best.

 

[PullerGas]

Look you plumbers, take a tip from the electrians ( shocking idea I know ).

After making the joint cover it with heat shrunk sleeving.........Red or brown for hot water, blue or black for cold water and green/yellow for what on earth is this pipe

My understanding is that you Sparks are too busy creaming your pants when a new set of leccy regulations come out, to be concerned with such things?? Perhaps that's why you're called 'Wire Pullers'???

 

[PullerGas]

Amazing!! Oh thanks for that. Now, when it's pizzing out all over the place; do I call out a time served fully qualified Plumber to fix it & hide down the Pub - just incase he starts laughing at me??? Or, do I blame the wife??

If it does leak you just need a bigger set of Stilsons. Try hanging off a set of 24's and that should cure it. Alternatively there is something called LSX try smearing copious amounts of this over the joint.

Thanks again for your insightful advice Jon & I hope your wife's thrush clears up soon.