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DIYguy (NY)
I have an oil fired boiler which is about three years old. The installer used Ridgid 'ProPress' copper fittings on most of the new water lines. I noticed recently that many of these fittings are starting to develop a green stain where the copper tubing enters the fitting. Is this a sign of leakage? Should the fittings be replaced or at least recrimped?
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e-plumber (NY)
The fittings can be repressed if the stain is actually from very slow water leaks or if the installer used a lubricant which is not necessary for assembly, (especially an oil based one), according to the manufacturer. In addition, the piping should be supported well as to not allow the joints to move/deflect which can possibly trigger leaks.
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This slow drip will waste 7+ gallons of water per day.
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royboy (SC)
If the fittings are in a high humidity area and the water inside the pipe is colder than the ambient air, moisture will accumulate in the recess between the pipe and the fitting and slightly discolor. I have job where these conditions exist and all the cold water lines have this green stain. The hot water lines look as good as the day they were installed.
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joint-runner (MA)
I've stopped using them...to many leaks and not just the cost of the fittings.
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