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Old 08-14-2019, 11:37 AM   #14
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Default Re: Flared copper washers for gaskets?

Take a look at your air compressor, bet you will find a copper line between the pump and tank. Think about how much vibration and duty cycles it goes thru. Not all copper tubing is the same. I would agree that steel is best and to stay away from MODERN copper tubing (I think you will find it is harder). The material used to make it is not the same as OLD tubing, because of the EPA, things like lead were taken out. Flared tubing connection is not in my OP, going to have the same issues as using a ferrule and compression nut.
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