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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
The lines coming from the wall have no threads - just the nut and compression ferrule. I had to Dremel the old ferrules off, but didn't nick the pipes. Then I retaped everything, installed all new hardware and it seemed to be fine.
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Did you put new ferrules on exactly where the old ferrules were located?
When under compression, the ferrules will make the OD of the pipe slightly smaller. Putting a new one on exactly where the old one was probably wont seal no matter how tight you make it.
Cut back the copper to remove the ferrule and slide another on.
I don't use tape or pipe dope on compression fittings.