A customer asked why I didn't use compression fittings on his new build

He pointed out that my twist-on connectors would fail in a few years, so now I use compression fittings on every residential job even though they cost 50 cents more per connection.

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felix_thomas7319d ago

@dakota_rivera hang on - you're saying twist-ons last decades but you mentioned taping them, so what kind of tape are you using that makes that much difference?

dakota_rivera19d ago

I'm gonna push back on this one, take it with a grain of salt. In my experience compression fittings are overkill for most residential jobs, especially if the customer isn't paying for the upgrade. Twist-on connectors can last decades if you tape them right and pick a quality brand. Plus compression fittings can be a pain to troubleshoot if something goes wrong down the line, like if a wire gets nicked or the screw loosens up from temperature changes. I've seen more failed compression job failures than twist-on failures over my 15 years, honestly. Your mileage may vary but I'd rather save the customer some money and use what's worked fine for years.