How do I connect the dip tube from my false bottom to my ball valve?
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milldoggy
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Compression fitting
shortyjacobs
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Compression fittings are great, but I prefer sweat -> thread unions (if you can solder). Much more secure.
bitterpeanut
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Two more cents... Flare fittings.
None of the above. I left the compression fitting off and just shove it in there. Simple, no problem. It's tight enough that you won't get any debris around the tube.
samc
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Parker SS compression fitting is as secure as it gets. I can't imagine anyone being able to yank that sucker off. I assume a similar cheaper copper version would be equally strong. Just shoving it in might not work very well if you are using a pump, we are still talking about dip tubes? 
Parker SS compression fitting is as secure as it gets. I can't imagine anyone being able to yank that sucker off. I assume a similar cheaper copper version would be equally strong. Just shoving it in might not work very well if you are using a pump, we are still talking about dip tubes?
[attempting to avoid double entendres ] I have a jaybird false bottom (recent). I do not employ the compression nut. Works perfectly, many times, 10g batches, with March pump. No problem. I've never used the nut once.
[while I did say bottom and nut, I believe after reading it you can't really make anything untoward out of it (?) ]
OneHoppyGuy
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Nuts on Pawn! (uh er Nuts off?) You got down to the bottom of the matter.
SORRY, couldn't resist...
SORRY, couldn't resist...
