Re: compression joints

message from Andy Hall on 24 May 2004
Tighten until the nuts split, and then back off by half a turn.

Seriously though, you don't need to use compression fittings unless
you are not confident about soldering.

If you are going to usde compression, if you stick with wrenches no
longer than about 200-250mm, unless you are Superman you can tighten
them quite hard without fear of breaking. If you are straining
really hard, then that is too hard and you should not need to be that
tough.

.andy

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