Why I Started Using OLIVE T Assembly Fittings
My Experience with OLIVE T Assembly Brass Compression Fittings
Last summer, I was halfway through replumbing my brother's old house when one of those cheap compression fittings failed. Water everywhere. Ruined drywall. Not fun. That's when a friend told me about OLIVE T Assembly fittings from KK International, and honestly? It changed how I approach every plumbing job now.
Why Most Fittings Let You Down
Here's the thing nobody tells you when you're shopping for compression fittings at the hardware store. They all look pretty similar on the shelf, right? Brass body, compression nut, olive ring. But the difference shows up later—sometimes when you're long gone from the job site.
I've used fittings that started leaking after a few months. Others that were so difficult to install that I wondered if I was doing something wrong (I wasn't). The cheap ones seem fine until they're not.
What's Different About This One
The OLIVE T Assembly (3N + 3S) uses what I'd call "proper brass." You can feel the weight difference when you hold it. It's not that flimsy stuff that feels like it might crack if you tighten it too much.
The threading is smooth. The olive compresses evenly. These small details matter when you're doing the actual work. I'm not getting paid to say this—I'm just telling you what I've noticed after using them on about a dozen jobs now.
What Nobody Mentions About Brass Quality
Cheap brass fittings can develop something called dezincification. Basically, the zinc leaches out over time, leaving the fitting weak and porous. Then you get pinhole leaks or, worse, complete failure.
Good brass resists this. I can't show you the metallurgy report or whatever, but I can tell you that the fittings I installed two years ago look the same as when I put them in. No discoloration, no weird deposits, no degradation.
Real-World Durability
I had a fitting in my own basement that got bumped pretty hard when I was moving some storage boxes. The kind of hit that would've cracked a cheaper fitting or loosened the connection. Nothing happened. Still sealed tight.
Another one is in a vacation cabin that goes through freeze-thaw cycles every winter (with the water drained, obviously, but still). Three winters in, no problems.
Why KK International?
Behind every great product is a manufacturer that stands by what they produce. KK International has built its reputation on delivering premium brass fittings that meet professional standards. Their commitment to quality control means each OLIVE T Assembly leaves the factory ready to perform.
