DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Compression Fitting
- DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Compression Fitting')"> Achieves a watertight seal by tightening a nut, which compresses a ring onto the pipe.
- Avoids threading, gluing or soldering a pipe connection.
- Used with water supply tubes or other unthreaded ends of pipe.
- Can also be used to connect two different types of pipe, such as plastic and copper.
- Can be removed and reinstalled or retightened.