Compression fittings & road vibration

[4RXLA]

I replaced the original 1977 Moen kitchen faucet with a new faucet. The original faucet had copper pipes that were soldered to the original 3/8 copper tubing. Because it was all copper, it was pretty solid and needed no support brackets. The new faucet has flexible tubes that screw in to compression fittings. I cut the copper tubing and installed 2 compression fittings. I curled up the flexible inlet hoses and connected everything and there are no leaks. However, I'm wondering if road vibration is going to be a problem down the road. I'm thinking of purchasing some strapping and screwing it into the underside of the counter and using it to support the two 3/8 copper pipes with rubber to prevent rubbing against the pipes. What do you suggest?

[GeocamperAS]

I think that strapping the rigid copper is a good idea. Not so much for road vibration but more so for movement (flexing beyond vibration). This stress on the soldered joints could weaken them.

[r carl]

Can zip ties be used?

[4RXLA]

I could probably use zip ties to secure the coiled hoses to the sink drain pipes as they are coiled in between the 2 sink drains and are resting on the trap.

[Jammer]

I ended up installing a wood brace and neoprene cushioned clamps to keep the copper in place at the transition point.

[Joe Palmieri]

Anything that can vibrate, rub or move in any way will eventually cause you problems. It may be a little more work to secure all pipes, wires etc but well worth it in the long run

[4RXLA]

I secured the piping to the underside of the kitchen counter and the connections are now vibration free.