How to fix a leaking copper pipe compression fitting.

This video is done by Al with 40 years behind me, I make no money from this video just the satisfaction of passing my knowledge on to you. A nice retirement hobby.

[soldierforchristlife]

I’m a carpenter by trade and It’s Sunday night 10 pm and you just saved my backside. Thank you much kind sir. God bless you and your family

[ladykyrd]

Thanks!! Been complaining to the landlord for 6 months about my pipe. Finally just fixed it myself. So far so good. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[wyattsdad]

You’re supposed to wrap the ferrule (olive) only. Works every time! Thanks for making the vid. I’m sure it’ll help the average homeowner.

[trerobinson]

After taking a few wrong turns (jb water weld/water seal tape) and putting this off until it couldn't be ignored (drain cups filling up too fast!), I was ready to give up. This really helped out and stopped me from making an expensive call.

[SRLove-ntux]

Just came back to you after a coupke of years trouble free. You are the Oracle of plumbing. 👍🏼🥇

[mrshaw]

Fantastic fix. Not only did it stop my joint dripping, It also stoped my ears ringing. And she made me a cup of tea.👍

[ta-chengchang]

It WORKED!! I have tried 3 times to stop the leak but none of them succeed. After watching this video, I realized that I did it wrong by putting the Taflon tape on the thread instead of the sleeve on the 1/2" pipe. The leak finally stopped! Thank you so much for making this video. It's really helpful.

[dereton]

No worries pleased to have helped.
regards,
al.

[harwoods]

So, further update... It works 😀😀.
Brilliant.
So tap now freed off and no leakage, New on/off water valve fitted and no leaks.
Thanks so much for your videos (again)

[essexgirlbeauty]

Once again Dereton33 saved my bacon. Thanks you.

[DMW]

From the absolute lad who helped me out when I didn't know what way to twist my radiator to close it off!

[rogerbeck]

Worked great! Replaced the old valve with a new one, but it leaked.  Did not want to cut the copper pipe, so I tried this trick and it fixed the leak.  Thanks

[joshwyatt]

I was trying to find the "perfect tightness" - not too much nor too little - to stop oozing from joint of new faucet water lines to existing copper inlet pipes, when my wife suggested YouTube. This was the only site I needed. 5 min. later the job was done and no leaking. Good job, Al!! Next time I will proactively apply tape and prevent a lot of frustration.

[codyseekins]

I appreciate the video. Just had to install some compression fittings, and one of them waited until the next day to start weeping. Tightening made it worse, but the ptfe on the ferrel seems to have solved it. Thank you!

[jancreighton]

great advice! - I really like the targeted approach of PTFE ahead of the olive - worked a charm.

[rlc]

8 years ago but keeps on giving! Worked perfectly thank you and for the stubby adjustable tip.

[andreslopez]

Worked perfectly, was able to turn the water back on and my wife is happy again.

[ddb]

You've saved the day again, thanks dereton, this solved my problem 👍

[IDreamInCode]

Thanks for this tip. Added some kaftlon tape and it fixed the leak completely. Appreciate the advice.

[paullumb]

I needed some compression fittings super quick and had a delivery from
the BESt place ever. Great service based in Birmingham. Amazing value
and quality.