After whale-watching in Monterey Bay and a bayside meal at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. on Monterey's Cannery Row, we headed south on Highway 1. We twice diverted within the few miles between Monterey and Carmel to the 17-Mile Drive, which winds past Pebble Beach.
Compression fittings work by the compression of an âoliveâ between two tapered surfaces and the pipe itself. The two surfaces are the body of the fitting (be it a valve, connector or any other type) and the nut. Using a spanner and a pair of grips the nut is tightened. This exerts pressure on the olive and bites it onto the pipe. Compression fittings work well if the pipe is clean and cut properly.
Inspect the compression fitting nut for any damage or corrosion. A corroded fitting nut can be difficult to turn and loosen. Excess force can cause damage to the copper tubing. It is best to remove the corrosion before you attempt to loosen the nut.tep 4 â Removing the Fitting Nut. Use a wrench to remove the nut from the compression fitting. It is located at the back and should be turned counterclockwise. Once the nut is loose, slip it further up the copper tubing to keep it out of the way while you are working.