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    Aug 15, 2012, 08:25 AM
    Why does a brass fitting crack after 6 months in service?
    I have brass 1/2" male x 3/4" female threaded fittings in a chilled water system. After 6 months to a year in service the 3/4" sides have started to crack and leak. Can't figure out why.
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    Aug 15, 2012, 08:33 AM
    Over tightening the brass fitting could cause it to develop a crack in time.
    Or, I have had brass angle stops develop cracks because the brass itself was faulty coming out of the foundry. Take your pick. Cheers, Tom
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