In plumbing which is better, compression fittings or solder fittings?

To be used with a freeze proof hose bib.

Public Comments

1. either one will work, however using a compression fitting might be the way to go just in case you ever have to replace the hose bib.
2. solder is better no chance for leaks
3. If your talking about the wall plate elbow that screws to the wall and then you screw the Bibtap into it, how about a copper and brass (Cuprofit) push fit one £3.49 from screwfix.com ref.no.11663-81. As for other joints keep those outside to a minimum generally solder joints are best if made well as they don't work loose, can't be over tightened and look neater.Hope this is of some help.
4. SOLDER IS BEST BUT MORE DIFFICULT TO DO.
5. Soldier is best, only if you know how to do it right.
6. solder is best.... of course u wont burn down the house from tightening a compression fitting
7. if your not used to soldering don't try it on a bib, you can very easily heat it too much and ruin the seals inside it. So the answer would be compression if your not a contractor like some of us.
8. No doubt compression. Error proof.
9. soldering is the better way to plumb a house, a compression fitting is a mechanical fitting and sooner or later it will devolp a leak....