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Old 10-13-13, 08:02 PM   #29
randen
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The Flare and compression fitting both have their places. A lot of times I think the place for the compression fitting is to remain on the shelf at the hardware store. Their not very reliable. Any flex or vibration they start to leak. However a good flair fitting is golden.

I believe the success of Hv23t was because the tubing was thinner and therefore less rigid and not softening the tubing by soldering or heating the tubing removing its hardness.

I had thought of making up a fitting like Xringers A7 but with so many projects on the go I was wishing for a short-cut. I hope with the new cork-screw type HX I may have a winner. I will keep you posted. These could be relatively easy to make. We'll see how it works out.

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