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Why do these connectors always leak!?!

Hello from Team 253,

We have been using a lot of pneumatic systems this year and when ever we use these connectors they always leak around where the tubing is plugged in. Does anyone know why? What are we missing when using these?

Thanks for the help,

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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

Perhaps you are cutting the tubing poorly or not pushing the tube in far enough?

If you don't already have one pick up a tubing cutter specifically for this purpose.

Also the cut should be straight and not angled.

http://www.amazon.com/Coilhose-Pneum.../dp/B00CD8HB1I

Also if you are sure the issue is with the connectors it would help to specify which ones?
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

You really should be using those connectors.

Anyway, for the typical push connector. The end of the tube needs to be square, No marks or deformation of the tube in the sealing area. The tube needs to be pushed fully into the fitting No strain on the tubing ie too short.
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

We have been using the typical KoP type connectors for many years, and they generally do not leak.
Unless the tubing is cut poorly or not inserted fully (or both), as already stated.
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

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No strain on the tubing ie too short.
this is a common problem, cutting the tubing too short so it has to bend too tightly, and is pulled sideways in the connector.
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

Don't forget 3 wraps or so of teflon tape on the fittings!
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

Getting leak free connections can be tricky, but it's possible. Make sure that you cut off the tubing perfectly square. If you've already used a piece of tube in a connector, cut an inch off so that you have a fresh piece to grip.

Also, remember to put on teflon tape. It's important to wrap tightly and in the same direction as the threads on the fitting so it doesn't come off as you tighten it. I've found that using dry tape on a dry fitting works better.

Try not to get the tape too close to the end of the fitting. Leave a thread or so at the end, so that your tape doesn't come loose in the fitting and clog up the tiny holes in your solenoid valve. It's a pain to take the valves apart.
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Re: Why do these connectors always leak!?!

Don't forget to seat the fitting by pulling on the hose after pushing it all the way in. That ensures the barbs grab on tightly and also forced the collet tighter into the tapered section of the fitting.

You really should not need Teflon tape for a pipe fitting unless you had already used the fittings in question. But it is easy insurance for a leak free and happy day.
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