Tapered thread pipe and JIC 37° flare fittings are the two most common types of fittings that generally rank poor for reusability Wouldn’t it be nice if leak-free connections could last forever? Nice, ...

Temperature and pressure decide which type of tube fitting is needed. Temperature and pressure decide which type of tube fitting is needed. Metal fittings are used for high temperature and pressures, ...

The latest fluid connectors deliver leak-free performance and long life despite shock, vibration, and extreme pressures. • 37° flare fittings are the most widely used, but they're not always the best ...

I’ve seen a steady parade of broken or leaky hydraulic hoses through the parts department in the past weeks. Spring must finally have arrived. Here are a few tips on correctly reconnecting those hoses ...

Trying to connect up a water supply line to my espresso machine without calling out a plumber like last time, though in my defense that was much more complicated and involved setting up a water ...

I stripped the threads on one plumbing connection and now it's a running joke with my brothers that I'm Jack the Stripper. I'll never live it down. Seriously, when is a screw, bolt, or plumbing ...