Nuts, sleeves and inserts are vital components to making a water-tight compression connection. The sleeves slide over the tube and compress onto the tubing as the nut is tightened onto the fitting. Inserts provide a solid surface for the tube and ferrule to compress onto and should be used only for vinyl, rubber and poly tubing types. Compression fittings are constructed of lead-free brass and are ideal for multiple potable water and other liquid plumbing systems. Each compression connection for each fitting comes with a ferrule and insert for a secure project installation. This type of fitting is ideal for connecting to aluminum tubing, brass pipe, copper tubing and polyethylene tubing.
Sleeves are what compress onto the tubing, providing a water-tight connection
Nuts compress the tubing and connect to the fitting body
Inserts provide a solid surface for sleeves to compress onto
Inserts are designed for use in vinyl or polyethylene tubing types
Applications include air, gasoline and water
Compatible tube types include garden hose, rubber hose and vinyl tubing