Making compression fittings in tight spots

[bright spark]

Does any1 have any neat tricks for working on compression fittings in tight areas.
Does any1 use any ratchet spanners etc or just take lumps outa your fingers.
i know push on fittings are a god send but can't b used on gas.
thanks

 

[Best]

A few tricks, where possible, can make life easier.
One is to first compress anything you can out of place and then redo the joint(s) by hand in position so that just needs a nip up with a spanner.
Paste fittings so that it has less friction so less force and no squeal.
Have a wide jaw short arm Bahco adjustable for awkward spots. (I use 8")
Use a compression elbow with a short piece of copper in one end to use to tighten to other side of fitting, giving you plenty of leverage and only needs one spanner. Do make sure depth of elbow is same as connector or whatever actual fitting is to finally tighten to that nut & olive though!

 

[SJB]

I bought a cheap stubby wide jaw, then made it a mega stubby with the help of a 4" grinder...

 

[ShaunCorbs]

take your time and normally i use stnd tools havent met one that i cant do and wear thick gloves

normal adjustables 8-10"
ring spanner
normal spanner 24/32mm

Plumbers Spanner for 15 22mm Compression Nut Fittings Split Ring Plumbing Wrench | eBay

^^^^
very handy

 

[Best]

I bought a cheap stubby wide jaw, then made it a mega stubby with the help of a 4" grinder...

Remind me never to loan you my Bahco! :grin:

 

[Last Plumber]

Tap spanner !
works every time

 

[turnpin]

I have a conex spanner for jobs like this....regards Turnpin:yes:

 

[REDSAW]

monument tap spanner, 6'' widejaw bacho, open end ring spanner.....
then, if in doubt..rip it out and re-route.

 

[tamz]

I have a conex spanner for jobs like this....regards Turnpin:yes:

Like hens teeth them now. I think i'll add mine to my will

 

[SJB]

Remind me never to loan you my Bahco! :grin:

Ha no way would I cut my bahcos down, but the super stubby gets me out of a pinch at least once a week