Leaking compression joint with plastic pipe.

[jrtrrror]

Yes, it me again.
I have a leaking compression joint that is connected to plastic pipe. I have now read elsewhere that it is not a good idea to connect plastic into compression joints. It DID have an insert in the plastic pipe.

I decided to use plastic JG speedfit pipe in the compression because the other end of the plastic pipe feeds into a JG Speedfit equal tee. I thought that this would be better because I could use the JG Speedfit superseal inserts at the tee end.

Would I be better fitting copper pipe into the compression and feeding the other end of the copper into the JG Speedfit equal tee?

Or should I just remove that section of pipe and redo the compression joint, again using plastic, perhaps this time with PTFE tape.

Can Fernox Water Hawk be used on plastic?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Shouldn’t need jointing tape or compound on a compression fitting. How bad is it leaking? Copper would be better, depends on what you wan to spend out.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Which insert did you use the one with an oring ?

 

[gpbeck]

With the correct insert (speed fit have 2 sorts, one specifically for compression), a compression joint with plastic is fine.

 

[king of pipes]

Attached is the two types of insert available and there uses , I have to omit on occasion I have put a few wraps of PTFE tape around the olive into a compression fitting when connecting to speed fit pipe but very rarely, I don't really like to mix fittings to much . Regards Kop

 

[jrtrrror]

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Hi all those who have contributed.
So, a little embarrassing. I hadn't actually tightened that particular compression joint. I'd done 14 joints that day, all hopefully ok, but obviously missed that one. I could almost turn it by hand it was that loose. My feeling is that I left it loose to align angles etc, but forgot to nip up. The water has been on for an hour and no leaks yet. It's a hot water pipe, so just waiting to see if any change when cold.
Thanks for your input

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Easily done with multiple joints, at least you’ve found it, admitted it, and can move on 👍

 

[Ric2013]

Hi all those who have contributed.
So, a little embarrassing. I hadn't actually tightened that particular compression joint. I'd done 14 joints that day, all hopefully ok, but obviously missed that one. I could almost turn it by hand it was that loose. My feeling is that I left it loose to align angles etc, but forgot to nip up. The water has been on for an hour and no leaks yet. It's a hot water pipe, so just waiting to see if any change when cold.
Thanks for your input

I see, that, like me, you are a forgetful genius!