Sigh.
How many times do I have to repeat that the original question was not about using tape on compression joints, but on a screw thread joint, the undoing of which also required a compression joint to be unscrewed?
However, I have had to use sealer on compression joints before now. 10mm oil pipe mainly.
The pipe is so soft the olives don't make a good seal to it.
Quote from Tool-up description ..
"Suitable for use on compressed air, natural gas, steam and non portable hot and cold water services."
Must be something to do with not carrying water in a bucket .....
Stuart
As does Boss Blue I believe .
Stuart
It is not designed for it. It is designed to be wrapped on threads. Some plastic pipe makers stipulate that PTFE is wrapped around a metal olive when using brass compression joints with plastic pipe. That is the only case of wrapping an olive with PTFE that I know of, and I am doubtful if that really adds anything at all.
Use jointing paste.
I never said anything about work hardening.
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