Hi Ironcore, Thank you for your feedback. We rely on this type of feedback coming in from the field in order to learn more about how and where our products are being used and what types of improvements we should make. I am surprised to hear that you had to "fuss with" the fitting to get a leak free installation. I am very interested in hearing more about your installation. Were our instructions easy for you to follow step by step? Did you fully tighten the fitting by hand and snug it with your pliers? Did you use the supplied insert? If possible, could you give us a call here at HOME-FLEX and provide some additional information? We are here M-F from 8-5 Pacific time. Our number is 661-257-3923. Ask for Jon