Just a small addition to a post I put on a day or two ago. If you have a fluid leak and are considering a compression fitting repair and are concerned about the condition of the pipe surface where the compression fitting may be attached. The...

Although a bit late on this one, it is possible to repair your ace pipes using compression fittings. the pipes are 3/8" not 10mm. Use steam fittings and 3/8" air-con pipe which is made to work at much higher pressure than normal plumbers pipe...