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  1. J

    PTF Tape and Compression Joints

    Thanks for all of the comments. But here are more issues I overlooked when I posted my previous queries. Where PTF tape has been would around the thread on a compression joint to act as a lubricant, if that joint is subsequently undone and then done up again, is it usual practise to just do...
  2. J

    PTF Tape and Compression Joints

    Also I would appreciate views on the attached pictures. From what can be seen, does it look like the olive shown was incorrectly installed? The slit in the olive was made when it was cut to allow it to be removed.
  3. J

    PTF Tape and Compression Joints

    Oops - just seen this section! See above where I updated my original post. I have had responses from elsewhere all of whom have, in effect, said that a plumber or an "expert" cannot say that the undoing of a connection at one end of a compression joint will NEVER potentially loosen up the other...
  4. J

    PTF Tape and Compression Joints

    Can anyone tell me whether PTF tape used on a compression fitting would degenerate? Also, where a plumber undoes the nut on one end of a compression joint is it correct that the connection at the other end of the joint will NEVER in any way be disturbed? The above queries may sound a bit odd...

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