Compression Fitting Leaking
The new fitting was leaking dripping 3 drops per minute then a couple of hours later it stopped leaking.
Compression fitting leaking. However in some situations like if the threads on the fitting or nut are damaged replacing the fitting is the only solution to the problem. The compression nut the compression ring and the compression seat. Be sure that the copper tubing is inserted all the way into the fitting before tightening. A compression fitting is a kind of coupling and has three distinct parts.
Put a bucket underneath the joint to catch any water that could leak. Turn off any water source leading to the leak by turning off the shutoff valve leading to the fitting be it under a sink or the main feed to the building. Installed a new compression fitting to sink had to resort to the proverbial overtightening read below why and what i may have done wrong. How to stop leaks on threaded copper fittings.
Using pipe dope or pipe thread compound is an old plumber s trick to stop compression fitting leaks. Step 1 turn off water. When one of these pieces becomes worn broken or wasn t put on properly you ll have a leaking problem on your hands. To stop the leakage you only need to gently tighten the compression nut.
Compression fitting stops leaking by itself. Poor sealing of threaded pipe fittings causes leaking. Turn off water to sink by closing the inlet vale or shutting of water main.