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    Oct 4, 2011, 01:05 PM
    Can compression fittings be use on my copper tubing from my heating oil tank to my fu
    Can compression fittings be use on my copper tubing from my heating oil tank to my furnace?
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    Oct 4, 2011, 02:24 PM
    As a general rule, flammable, combustible liquids and gasses, propane and NG, are put through flare fittings. NHRA, NASCAR, etc only allow flare fittings. Not that hard to do or change.
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