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Doing a leak test, I was fortunate enough on my very first build to not have a leak, this one I do. Can I attempt to just tighten the fitting more, or should I take the fitting off and check the o-ring?

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if you already tightened it, you should remove it and check if something is wrong with the seal.

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Doing a leak test, I was fortunate enough on my very first build to not have a leak, this one I do. Can I attempt to just tighten the fitting more, or should I take the fitting off and check the o-ring?

Tighten it, if it still leaks, take it off and inspect it..

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what fitting? barb, compression, angle rotary?

if it is hemorrhaging, drain and inspect. if it is a drip/drop, a bit more tightening.

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what fitting? barb, compression, angle rotary?

if it is hemorrhaging, drain and inspect. if it is a drip/drop, a bit more tightening.

Compression, yea it's just a tiny drop like every minute.

 

Hey I tigthtened it and no drip yet! I'll check again in 30

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Do o-rings last like.... decades?

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Do o-rings last like.... decades?

Rubber is both heat and time subjective.

"Decades" is unlikely, but possible.

I'd just swap out the rings and/or the loop/components when you rebuild your system.

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Do o-rings last like.... decades?

They should, they are fairly resistant to wear. 

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depending on what the o-ring is made of, temperature handling, lubrication,

chemical resistance all plays into the longevity of an o-ring.

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Is it leaking from spot #1 or #2?

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Doing a leak test, I was fortunate enough on my very first build to not have a leak, this one I do. Can I attempt to just tighten the fitting more, or should I take the fitting off and check the o-ring?

Check the o-ring first and also, ensure that the tubing used is the same size as the compression's ID and OD. A fitting should really be securely hand tightened and no more, now if you are a weakling you can get away with a little extra turn with a pliers but make sure to cover the fitting with a cloth first. 

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