I also been working with the compression fitting since I lost my sight and can't sweat joints. No problem here.
----- Original Message ----- From: Trouble To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:35 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bights copper connectors Then those properly done compression joints weren't done right. i put one in my moms house on the cold and hot water going to the bathroom about 20 years ago. Still to this day no leaks and just as tight.. At 10:56 AM 11/22/2008, you wrote: >might be a bit controversial with some of you, but... >NO NO NO. >do NOT use them in a place they can not be accessed. like inside a wall. >Most codes prohibit there use in such locations, for a reason, they are more >likely to come apart than a soldered joint, and make a heck of a mess when >they do come apart, or loosen up. >I have never had a properly glued or soldered joint come apart, but I have >had properly installed compression joints leak and/or come apart. >Michael > >_____ > >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of RJ >Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:44 AM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bights copper connectors > >I agree compression fittings are worth the extra price. Use them where ever >possible. >RJ > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Tim trouble Verizon support tech "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
