Supply line leaking at comp fitting on sink shutoff valve
I'm using the armored flexible water supply lines for my kitchen sink's faucet. The 3/8 fitting attached to the cold water shut-off valve under the sink is dripping. The flex hose's 3/8 connection end has a rubber washer inside the nut that comes into contact with the face of the compression nipple on the shut-off valve. When installing, I did not use any teflon tape or include the compression furrel ring. I assume the rubber washer is all that snuggs down to create the watertight connection. Wondering if I've got these things too tight - -how tight should they be? Should I have used joint compound or teflon tape as well? I've replaced this hose twice now to no avail. The shut-off valve is brand new with no ridges or burrs on the 3/8 connection nipple that I can feel. Perhaps I should go back to the old fashioned metal hose that actually uses the furrel ring and the compression nut on the shut-off valve. Any advice? Thanks!