How to install Compression Fittings on plastic tubing

[@alanrodgers4156]

Thank you very, very much. one small orientation of the plastic insert made the whole difference for me. I spent hours and hours trying to identify why it was leaking and it seems like the plastic sleeve’s tapered one should face the end of the tube. That fixed it. Thanks again!

[@nigeljohn6676]

This solved my issue, my package came with the brass compress sleeve tapered identically on both ends, I needed to use the plastic one with the tapered side facing inwards. Thanks

[@turhamkey]

This literally happened to me tonight. Happy to be wiser now!

[@stephenholland6328]

This is correctly done. Note the direction of the Delrin sleeve. The tapered side towards the end of thd tube, the bulky side toward the nut. You want the Delrin to wedge into the brass fitting. Also, fully insert the tubing into the compression fitting before tightening the nut. It wasn’t clear if that was done in this example but it looked good enough.

[@bredenis5]

Thank you so much for this clarification. I did this a couple of times and it was leaking and I saw your comment and I wasn’t pushing the tube far enough into the compression fitting. Once I corrected that, not a drop. Thanks!

[@justinbagley9598]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@vigalway]

Could have been clearer on the direction of the sleeve …….not good if it’s the wrong way round …most people would go the other way as you would if there were a ring involved .Put yourself in the shoes of the amateur when making these presentations ……nice effort thank you .

[@donjohnson3701]

If you put a little dab of dish soap on the brass insert it will slide right in the tubing.

[@arcnline360]

Thank you for sharing. Short, sweet and straight to the point.

[@graysonswigert9035]

Give this video a thumbs up bc I've been doing it wrong my whole life. Never knew what that long insert was for!! Genius!

[@davidvanseters]

This was exactly the information I needed! Thanks so much

[@Johnnyjonesabc123]

You can use a brass ferrule (sleeve, olive) on plastic tubing, but you must use the insert provided and not over tighten. The brass ferrule type is not tapered, but is symmetrical . The insert is pictured in the video and is the piece which is pushed INTO the plastic tubing.

[@stefanhoffman7052]

oh i see. All I did wrong was everything.

[@caesarlandoco7526]

Literally me.

[@Hector-dc8km]

This was the type of instruction I was looking for. Thank you.

[@hamradiox]

Great vid! Also felt like I was in a massage with the music, so relaxed I won't beat up my water line now.

[@bobdavis-o2j]

Do I need a plastic ferrule when I'm using plastic tubing? The package I bought had a brass ferrule and the tube still slides out no matter how hard I tighten it. Thanks

[@tylertacy6991]

Yes

[@JGP-b8d]

Thank you for saving me 😊. I was missing the plastic ferrule that I had taken off from the old set up. I put it like you showed and the tubing stopped popping off.

[@gg_grey]

Just a heads up, i bought a packet with that metal insert at Depot and it was slightly too big. A plumber gave me one that is a fraction smaller but fits into my water tube a lot better. Not sure what to look for on the packaging.

[@victoryang2094]

I plan to use this for my RO system so I wont have to drill threw the counter, thanks for the vid

[@Knickerbocker7]

Saved me a trip to the store thanks!!

[@pablogutierrez1009]

Thank you for your precise, concise and clear presentation.

[@tiotito31]

Okay cool, does this part go into the fridge or the water line under the sink?

[@bxchris]

such a simple but useful video

[@prideandpain95]

Does the brass insert need to be a glove fit? I’m doing these steps and it’s not staying connected and I swear I bought all the right sizes but something doesn’t seem to be lining up. 3/8 inside diameter tubing and 3/8 outside diameter brass insert but it seems loose

[@fundip2010]

I'm having the same issue. How'd it go for you? anyone with more experience have any input?

[@HabAnagarek]

My Brasscraft compression shutoff valves say in the online info: "On PEX 3/8 in. OD and smaller, use plastic compression sleeve. On tubing larger than 3/8 in. OD, use brass compression sleeve w/stainless steel tube insert." So I'm going by that on my Delta faucet lines.

[@MuhammadAsif-gs5zv]

Thanks Very helpful video.

[@utmhernando5368]

Thanks 👍 this worked for me. Definitely need 2 wrenches and I used some Teflon for a tighter seal

[@mikew8573]

I was looking out for someone to comment on teflon tape, vid doesn't exhibit this and it's a must for a tighter 'no' leak seal.

[@DimaProk]

can you use this for softer vinyl tubing? I am trying to create leak proof connection of vinyl tubing to copper tubing.

[@fosty.]

Thank you!

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Just what I needed, thank you for the information… now that the line from the fridge is attached at that end all I have to do Is figure out how to hook it up in between my water filter out and my sink water dispenser in then I will have all the ice I want!

[@bclark5423]

can the hose be cut and parts reattached? I have a crack in the hose where the insert ends.

[@ChrisHasFunYT]

Can this same technique be used for copper tubing?

[@PropheticEclipses]

So the plastic piece doesn’t not have to be flush at the end of the tube?

[@meb3153]

Thanks!

[@jff6530]

can these be reused once you replace the hose?

[@orlandogranda5469]

Thank you for your help 🙏😁

[@awyche9254]

thanks!

[@rickloose3579]

How did you get the insert in?

[@moxee33]

perfect! Thank you!

[@sweetpadre]

What to do when the ring does not quite fit the hose? Can a bigger ring be used?

[@_1ben]

no

[@schuella]

Thank you

[@christicristian06]

Can you use this on compressed air?

[@trevorlaplant5770]

No

[@janefield9844]

Can you please tell me the make of compression fitting you used. I bought an Everbilt which didn''t include the small washer and maybe as a result of this had a very small leak over time. I would like to try the one you have in the video.

[@thomasmackey8884]

Just bought one of these today, don't know if you have 1 nearby you but at Lowe's it was called a delrin fitting. Tiny little thing found over in the plumbing section near all of the pex pipe connectors..

[@champhf]

Thank you so much

[@banglachord]

thanks. It just helped me.

[@HamilcarBarca-jm3ey]

Tubing size, please?

[@mrjrod]

Thanks

[@raulmontes2888]

I found out that the steel compress water lines are better and more durable, I try this one in the video and was junk.not much of different in money either.

[@yellowduck8061]

Thanks👍

[@sandradale5069]

What about the other part? You didn't show the whole thing.

[@jaimeerose4751]

Hi! Hope you read this message soon, I’ve been trying to find this exact compression fitting and am struggling to find the exact components you have in your video.Could you please point me in the right direction 🤯🙏

[@jaimeerose4751]

Just to add that I’m trying to connect 11mmO/D 8mm I/D to 6mm O/D with 3mm I/D Hope you can help :)

[@richluvsellie1]

Buy them at home depot..ace hardware doesn't carry them

[@thomaswhite8433]

Ace Hardware has them

[@chick6763]

Where to buy

[@richluvsellie1]

Home depot

[@PawanYadav-s8i]

cool

[@allencampos8103]

help me

[@stefanos9882]

Does anyone here know where I can buy brass inserts and plastic rings for these plastic pipes? Looking at screwfix, amazon, bnq, builder depot I can't find any. Only plastic fittings, which from what I understand are made for push fit systems. I live in UK

[@TheSkyeBox]

I like how you didn’t show what a pain in the butt the pin is to get inside lol

[@KiwiRN444]

I disconnected the waterline from an old refrigerator as I got a new refrigerator that doesn’t use a waterline. The waterline is slowly leaking. Does anyone know if there a cap I can buy to screw on to the line so I can stop the leak? Thank you

[@eselblue]

Thank you !

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Thanks!

[@GotEmAll1337]

Thank you!

[@shaniacruz7094]

Thank you!