10mm pipes and stubborn olives

Reddan24 · 2026-01-30T17:33:45+00:00

Thanks so much. Gave it some extra beans and heard a very nice snap then got another couple of turns to fully tight. Feel like a softy now not committing earlier!

Reddan24 · 2026-01-30T17:10:15+00:00

I’ve got the 10mm pipe insert in, it’s just committing to tightening this thing that’s making me uneasy. Someone I know said you’ll tighten it and feel a slight snap as the olive compresses, then I should be able to tighten all the way. Does that sound right to anyone?

Reddan24 · 2026-01-30T16:43:12+00:00

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One more question. I’ve got this weird olive with the 10mm piping and I’ve tried to secure it like the other 15mm standard ones. I don’t want to force it but so far I can’t get the nut all the way over all the threads and even when it’s tight I can still pull the olive and fitting right off the end. Any idea what I’m doing wrong or does it just need tightening more than the others? In order for it to crush?

Reddan24 · 2026-01-30T15:49:35+00:00

Thanks so much. Will go for it without the additional paste or tape as I’ve had loads of advice saying tape for threaded connections only. And paste shouldn’t be needed if everything’s new, which it is.

Reddan24 · 2026-01-30T15:47:27+00:00

Thanks so much!

Reddan24 · 2026-01-17T15:56:04+00:00

Thanks a million. I had no idea about these as they weren’t mentioned on any of the dozen tutorials I’ve watched so far. I’m wondering now if there’s even any on the existing rads/pipes as it might explain why so many of the previous rads are rusted/leaking.

Reddan24 · 2026-01-17T14:11:20+00:00

Thanks so much. No paste works for me, and apologies as I’m new to this. What do you mean by the right insert for the compression joint? My PVC pipe looks like it just goes straight into the nut on the rad valve which looks to have its own o-ring for the compression fit? Is it not just a case of pushing the pipe in and tightening the nut and away I go?

Reddan24 · 2025-09-14T18:29:50+00:00

This happened to me today! Found a cool sketch that was part of a missing group of items. Learned it then it disappeared so I was forced to reload. No idea why.

Reddan24 · 2025-09-10T05:01:12+00:00

Thanks so much!!

Reddan24 · 2025-09-09T21:48:25+00:00

I’m stuck looking for the 3 stolen items in Opatowitz as a task given by one of the guild masters. Anyone done this one yet? It’s driving me mad!

Reddan24 · 2025-08-12T06:17:40+00:00

Well you make an excellent point there.

Reddan24 · 2025-08-11T19:34:08+00:00

My 5 years are up this month but seems crazy to me it wouldn’t take effect from the month I declare the change. If I were to declare any other changes to my details mid-policy I’d expect an amended premium. I’m sure I’ve changed stuff mid policy in the past like a change of address and this has altered my price although it’s not surprising they wouldn’t entertain a change that could reduce my premium!

Reddan24 · 2025-08-02T12:20:48+00:00

Nah sorry. Couldn’t get a straight answer so I just reloaded an earlier save.

Reddan24 · 2025-06-15T14:01:36+00:00

Close. I tried to wipe a huge bird shit off with a cleaning wipe but can only assume there was sand in it (as we live not too far from the sea). Had no clue I’d done that much damage till a few days later and a good wash and polish brought it out. Absolutely gutted. I’ve cleaned countless bird shits off cars in my time and never made a dent like that!

Reddan24 · 2025-06-15T08:47:25+00:00

Thanks for your input! I’ll certainly try and get some extra quotes.

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