PTFE on compression fittings?

[Axel]

Fit the tape to cover your back, some olives may be slighly out of square.Copper olives are much softer, but more expensive

Very surprised that you gas men are not obliged to do this

Any 'out of squareness' (you mean roundness) will correct itself as the olive is tightened onto the pipe. Don't even go there - the cost of a copper olive! You're having a laugh! How much more Turkish Lire does a copper olive cost compared to a brass one??

'Gas men' are obliged to make compression joints correctly according to the manufacturers instructions, which means they are obliged to NOT use PTFE, if you study the regulations.

 

[nickso]

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

use ten PJS fittings and report back.

I'm no DIY monkey. believe me if i could get away with not using PTFE on a new PJS fitting or a completely farked old one i would. it's nothing to do with the manufacturers or anyone elses thoughts on the matter. it just makes sense to do the job once and forget about it.

 

[kevplumb]

FFS will somebody put this to bed

 

[silverback18]

FFS will somebody put this to bed

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.

 

[ajrtd]

Come on Kev it's only 6 pages at the moment

 

[kevplumb]

FFS will somebody put this to bed

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.

well for a start i can't stand your drivel
another glazier has to be right

 

[compheat]

the correct answer is-----------------------one and half turns from hand tight.

the nuts are hexagon, so if you mark one of the sides then its easy to count .
That's the official method.

 

[kevplumb]

not according to kuterlite it aint

 

[silverback18]

FFS will somebody put this to bed

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.

well for a start i can't stand your drivel
another glazier has to be right

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

 

[kevplumb]

oh good so you don't read my posts

odd you comment on them then

oh and as an aside if you think the same tactics that had me removed from another site will work on this one
dream on

i'll hack you to pieces sonny

 

[silverback18]

oh good so you don't read my posts

odd you comment on them then

oh and as an aside if you think the same tactics that had me removed from another site will work on this one
dream on

i'll hack you to pieces sonny

Grow up

 

[Axel]

Uh oh...I think we had all better just keep quiet and use the tape...

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• Axel
• 2 Nov 2010
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They probably did....

 

[kevplumb]

yup

and i know where i would be using it

 

[DavidDaft]

is silverback18 a troll?he does come across as an annoying barsteward

 

[kevplumb]

is silverback18 a troll?he does come across as an annoying barsteward

long story
but we have crossed swords before now

and to be honest it wasn't my loss