Making compression fittings in tight spots

[bright spark]

Does any1 have any neat tricks for working on compression fittings in tight areas.
Does any1 use any ratchet spanners etc or just take lumps outa your fingers.
i know push on fittings are a god send but can't b used on gas.
thanks

 

[Best]

A few tricks, where possible, can make life easier.
One is to first compress anything you can out of place and then redo the joint(s) by hand in position so that just needs a nip up with a spanner.
Paste fittings so that it has less friction so less force and no squeal.
Have a wide jaw short arm Bahco adjustable for awkward spots. (I use 8")
Use a compression elbow with a short piece of copper in one end to use to tighten to other side of fitting, giving you plenty of leverage and only needs one spanner. Do make sure depth of elbow is same as connector or whatever actual fitting is to finally tighten to that nut & olive though!

 

[SJB]

I bought a cheap stubby wide jaw, then made it a mega stubby with the help of a 4" grinder...

 

[ShaunCorbs]

take your time and normally i use stnd tools havent met one that i cant do and wear thick gloves

normal adjustables 8-10"
ring spanner
normal spanner 24/32mm

Plumbers Spanner for 15 22mm Compression Nut Fittings Split Ring Plumbing Wrench | eBay

^^^^
very handy

 

[Best]

I bought a cheap stubby wide jaw, then made it a mega stubby with the help of a 4" grinder...

Remind me never to loan you my Bahco! :grin:

 

[Last Plumber]

Tap spanner !
works every time

 

[turnpin]

I have a conex spanner for jobs like this....regards Turnpin:yes:

 

[REDSAW]

monument tap spanner, 6'' widejaw bacho, open end ring spanner.....
then, if in doubt..rip it out and re-route.

 

[tamz]

I have a conex spanner for jobs like this....regards Turnpin:yes:

Like hens teeth them now. I think i'll add mine to my will

 

[SJB]

Remind me never to loan you my Bahco! :grin:

Ha no way would I cut my bahcos down, but the super stubby gets me out of a pinch at least once a week

 

[SJB]

Remind me never to loan you my Bahco! :grin:

Ha no way would I cut my bahcos down, but the super stubby gets me out of a pinch at least once a week

 

[REDSAW]

Like hens teeth them now. I think i'll add mine to my will

dont they sell them at plumbcenter?
chrome or black one?

 

[Leo21]

Two words, push and fit,

 

[tamz]

dont they sell them at plumbcenter?
chrome or black one?

Aye i just had a look and they have 85R, the ring key one which is a bit bigger but never slips and moves in smaller steps.
Some price tho £120 list!!!

I gave this one a wee rub with steel wool since it has been neglected at the bottom of the bag

 

[REDSAW]

Aye i just had a look and they have 85R, the ring key one which is a bit bigger but never slips and moves in smaller steps.
Some price tho £120 list!!!

I gave this one a wee rub with steel wool since it has been neglected at the bottom of the bag
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Ahh! not got one of those, i have the bigger ring type (not conex) there a bit bulky & awkward at times tho'
stick me in yer will, will ya

 

[joni os]

A big hammer and scutch chisel, always useful to convert tight spots into working space.

 

[Leo21]

I use tiny knipex pump pliers in tight spots, they work well backwards as well.

 

[Millsy 82]

I find a lot of swearing helps, but try and do as much out of place so only needs a nip up and always use paste.