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    Piping Components · Connection Components

    Ferrule

    A small metal ring, typically brass, that is compressed onto a pipe or tube to create a seal within a compression fitting.

    Common uses

    Compression fittings, copper tubing connections, stop valve installations, appliance connections

    Common symptoms

    • Leaks at compression fittings
    • Loose tubing connections
    • Water damage at joints

    Common repairs

    • Ferrule replacement
    • Proper tube cutting
    • Fitting tightening
    • Tube deburring

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