Hose Degradation (Oh no!)

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Switching from NPT to Compression Fittings

Hi All, I’m looking to convert every single, god-damned, NPT valve, tee, elbow, plug, whatever with compression fittings from swagelok. I’m either an idiot or these things are immensely complicated to get right without seeing them in person. I have 1/4” and 3/8” FNPT on the lid of my material column, likewise for my collection vessel. My idea was to place an MNPT to “tube adapter”: [image] Then place a valve onto the protruding tube adaptor: [image] However, it looks like beyond that I’…