What are compression fittings?
Compression fittings use the matrix sliding over the length of the hose, followed by Ferrul or O-ring. This matrix is tightened against another line or assembly, which in turn compresses Ferrule or O-ring to create a seal. Compression fittings are most often found in plumbing applications where fast and easy seals are required. Fittings are usually a product with one use, but many types of compression fittings can be reused by replacing Ferrule or O-ring and secreting nuts again. To achieve seals, they rarely require more than tightening hands and can even be used to mix types of water supply types such as stainless steel with copper or plastic. Compression fittings rarely require the pipe of seal or teflon thread to achieve a waterproof seal. In rare cases, the assembly will require a sligot with the key to complete the seal.
often used in a tightThe compression fittings are easily installed. These fittings are also used in high -risk applications such as gaseous and oil lines where the application of flame or heat would be too dangerous. The most common cause for compression adaptation is the failure of its excessive secrecy at the time of installation. Ferrule becomes overcrowded and cannot give a complete seal. When the assembly is sealed, the escape test is performed. If there is any escape during assembly, the matrix will slowly tighten until the leak disappears.
Although compression fittings are very useful in the sealing of water lines, they are not as strong or visually impressive as soldered and poor connection. In applications that are prone to excessive tightening or strict use, such as an outdoor water disc, ERED selling can be a better choice than compression fittings. Also in areas and applications that are susceptible to chatting and shaking a water line, soldered connectedIt can show more resistant.
In applications that load occasional removal or disassembly for maintenance or change of the meter, compression fittings are preferred for ease of reassessment. Requirement for small or no tools to complete the assembly, the assembly of compression is easy to install in an emergency and is often installed as a temporary repair of the problem, which will eventually be solved by the application of soldered connection.