Do I need to use those metal inserts on compression fittings with silicon tubes?

redleader · 11-09-2001, 11:48 PM

It looks like I need them, but my local stores don't carry them above 3/8 (though they have lots of 1/2 fittings

) so I'll need to order them. Can I get away without them?

Also on a different topic, does anyone no if I can remove fittings that were weilded onto my DTek heatercore with a Propane torch? Its the hottest thing I have.

Malchira · 11-10-2001, 07:32 AM

I'm actually looking to do the same thing, compression fittings with silicone, but my problem is I haven't been able to find these inserts anywhere. I tried McMaster, but had no luck.

Anyone know where these can be bought? In fact, even 3/8" would work for one of my machines.

redleader · 11-10-2001, 03:46 PM

My local Ace Hardware sells upto 3/8. Actually the guy siad they should have 1/2 as well, but we couldn't find them.

I'll post the part number if I end up ordering from McMaster (too lazy to search now, but I'm sure they sell them).

Malchira · 11-11-2001, 10:17 AM

Great, thanks. I'll check Ace around here and see what I can find.

Though I don't know how much luck you'll have with McMaster. I even put in one of those information requests, because I couldn't find it, and they responded that they didn't carry anything like that.

If anyone knows of any other source for these inserts, I'd love to hear about it.

mrcandy224 · 11-29-2001, 06:05 PM

What do these look like again?

Malchira · 11-30-2001, 10:34 AM

I found some at Home Depot. They look kind of like top hats, really; a short length of straight brass, with a flared-out end.

The ones I found came with some kind of compression fitting retention ring, and cost around a dollar.

11-09-2001, 11:48 PM	#1
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Do I need to use those metal inserts on compression fittings with silicon tubes? It looks like I need them, but my local stores don't carry them above 3/8 (though they have lots of 1/2 fittings ) so I'll need to order them. Can I get away without them? Also on a different topic, does anyone no if I can remove fittings that were weilded onto my DTek heatercore with a Propane torch? Its the hottest thing I have.

11-29-2001, 06:05 PM	#5
mrcandy224 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Solana Beach, CA, USA Posts: 50	What do these look like again? __________________ EpoX 8k7a is the BEST. 512 MB DDR VisionTek GeForce3 1.33 @ 1.56 Ghz

11-10-2001, 07:32 AM	#2
Malchira Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19	I'm actually looking to do the same thing, compression fittings with silicone, but my problem is I haven't been able to find these inserts anywhere. I tried McMaster, but had no luck. Anyone know where these can be bought? In fact, even 3/8" would work for one of my machines.

11-10-2001, 03:46 PM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	My local Ace Hardware sells upto 3/8. Actually the guy siad they should have 1/2 as well, but we couldn't find them. I'll post the part number if I end up ordering from McMaster (too lazy to search now, but I'm sure they sell them).

11-11-2001, 10:17 AM	#4
Malchira Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19	Great, thanks. I'll check Ace around here and see what I can find. Though I don't know how much luck you'll have with McMaster. I even put in one of those information requests, because I couldn't find it, and they responded that they didn't carry anything like that. If anyone knows of any other source for these inserts, I'd love to hear about it.

11-30-2001, 10:34 AM	#6
Malchira Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19	I found some at Home Depot. They look kind of like top hats, really; a short length of straight brass, with a flared-out end. The ones I found came with some kind of compression fitting retention ring, and cost around a dollar.

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