does any one know wether water pipe fitting with compression connection and the like...or nut fitting threads are in the same direction as mechanical nut and bolts i.e. turning clockwise for tightening and anticlockwise for loosening? thanks.
2007-01-05 11:58:50 · 12 answers · asked by edmnike 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
yes, they're the same as mechanical fittings though most are too different thread specifications
2007-01-05 12:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several people gave the right answer, but none had it 100% correct. You turn it clockwise to tighten IF you are looking from the pipe into the connection. IF you are looking at the connection, with the pipe pointing further away from you, it is the opposite.
At first glance, that may sound stupid, but it is not. There are times when you are standing on the connection side and not the pipe side.
There is a special kind of wrench that is best for these fittings. It reduces the chance of damaging the nut. This is especially useful for brass fittings. I have even found it valuable for iron fittings.
It is half way between an open end and a closed end wrench. It is called a flare nut wrench. I have also heard it called a tubing wrench. I have used this very sucessfully because it is too easy to warp the nut or similar fitting.
2007-01-06 12:37:23 · answer #2 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes compression nuts are tightened in a clockwise direction.
Important that you do not put teflon tape on the side the nut connects to just use jointing paste but do use teflon tape on the straight thread section at the other end of the fitting.
If you are not sure best to call a plumber such as my self as i see a lot of problems that have occured due to confusion with these type of connections, repairingthese can cost more than the original job so be careful, Shaun.
2007-01-05 22:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by hogmandwg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These compression fittings are all standard right hand thread or as you stated clockwise for tightening.
Pipefitter 20 years experience.
2007-01-05 13:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Brian v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, they're the same. You have to be careful though, copper is a lot more malleable than steel so you could do some real damage if you torque it too hard. If it is too hard to turn, you may have some corrosion in there and it would be best to cut that section of pipe out and replacing it. It's not difficult or expensive to do.
2007-01-05 14:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the same for regular nuts and bolts for water pipes. Natural gas pipes are the only ones that are in the reverse.
2007-01-05 15:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Almost all threads tighten &loosen the same .Lefty loosy,righty tighty. The one exception (in day to day life) is PROPANE & PROPANE accessories.
2007-01-05 12:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, righty tighty, lefty loosey.
Gas fittings are opposite.
2007-01-05 16:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by Wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the only time a fitting might have threads going the other way would be on moving machinery
2007-01-05 15:39:59 · answer #9 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you have special pipes it is always righty tighty and lefty loosey.
2007-01-05 16:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋