plumbing: compression ferrule puller?
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can't tell from the picture what it is. the one on the right is a puller for faucet handles
nadogail
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If you don't change the Ferrule, you are setting your self up for a "call back".
I'd be leery of the pipe sealing again with a new ferrule in place where one was removed too
I've seldom had trouble re connecting a compression ferrule to a fitting. it should seal alright if the original wasn't tightened to all get out
Do you put tape or dope on the threads? I know that's not correct type of threads but some people seem to do this as if that is a principle.
just dry is good.
grissom
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I have a angle stop with compression fitting on a copper pipe that I just recently discovered was leaking.
Is it best to just replace the whole assembly?
Is it best to just replace the whole assembly?
If it is leaking from valve turning (stem) then you can give it a try not to pull the ferrule. I checked what the plumber did on my toilet replacement, I handed him the valve, I think that's still the old nut on there.
Jim greengo
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You can put a little tape around the acorn if you're really worried about it.
Jim greengo
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I think I've had 1 bad acorn in the last 30 plus years that wouldn't work with a new valve.
grissom
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It is not leaking from the valve stem, it is coming from the compression nut on the copper pipe
Have you tried to tighten it a little?
ZRX61
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Piece of cake for someone used to working on WWII (& somewhat later) British aircraft.
You guys want to see how this was converted to 1/4 plastic line?
I bought a valve with 1/4" compression out, surprisingly this isn't a stocked item at the store and needed to be shipped.
Later in the day, I removed this valve, It is close to the wall so I cannot inspect the ferrule, the nut was in the way.
With just the new valve it leaks. I went and use the puller and removed the ferrule (not really a choice at this point)
The copper is pretty crimped but not completely, it has two marks where the old ferrule grabbed. I moved the ferrule a bit out from the old one, a bit of dope, needed all belt and suspender approach and will see what happens.
I may need a plumber to sweat a new stub.
So this kind of thing could be a 5 minute job or a big job.
I bought a valve with 1/4" compression out, surprisingly this isn't a stocked item at the store and needed to be shipped.
Later in the day, I removed this valve, It is close to the wall so I cannot inspect the ferrule, the nut was in the way.
With just the new valve it leaks. I went and use the puller and removed the ferrule (not really a choice at this point)
The copper is pretty crimped but not completely, it has two marks where the old ferrule grabbed. I moved the ferrule a bit out from the old one, a bit of dope, needed all belt and suspender approach and will see what happens.
I may need a plumber to sweat a new stub.
So this kind of thing could be a 5 minute job or a big job.
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grissom
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Yes, it just slowed the leak to a drip.
grissom
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This is why I don't really like plumbing...You guys want to see how this was converted to 1/4 plastic line?
I bought a valve with 1/4" compression out, surprisingly this isn't a stocked item at the store and needed to be shipped.
Later in the day, I removed this valve, It is close to the wall so I cannot inspect the ferrule, the nut was in the way.
With just the new valve it leaks. I went and use the puller and removed the ferrule (not really a choice at this point)
The copper is pretty crimped but not completely, it has two marks where the old ferrule grabbed. I moved the ferrule a bit out from the old one, a bit of dope, needed all belt and suspender approach and will see what happens.
I may need a plumber to sweat a new stub.
So this kind of thing could be a 5 minute job or a big job.
Expecting it to take 5 minutes if nothing goes wrong but could end up being a half day project
Reuse the nut and ferrule. Coat the ferrule in Tru Blu. No leaks!
PS: When I worked in apartments back in the day, we NEVER used a new nut and ferrule, nor cut the copper line. You'd have nothing left otherwise afters years and years.
PS: When I worked in apartments back in the day, we NEVER used a new nut and ferrule, nor cut the copper line. You'd have nothing left otherwise afters years and years.
I would say have the puller at hand.
If you have a long stub from the wall it is worth a shot, If you need to pull the ferrule cut off one ferrule's width of copper, pipe, then the new valve has fresh copper to compress to. I used a 15/16" SAE wrench to tighten, it's a long one.