Seal Compression Cap?

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I am removing a sink and trying to cap off the copper supply line. I have easy access to where it branches off, and it uses a compression tee there. I think the cleanest thing would be to just undo it's branch from the compression fitting and put what I've seen called a "compression cap" on the threaded connection there.

I understand that a a normal compression fitting uses the ferrule to seal. But, how do these end caps work when there's no pipe underneath them? Do I need to use tape or dope? Do I put a washer under there?

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They make compression caps that screw onto the tee, but their success rate at not leaking is not very good. Cutting a washer to fit inside may help it seal better.
 
I tried using just the compression caps and they leaked. I cut some rubber discs (used an arch punch) and they sealed quite well.

I do not recommend using pipe sealant on anything but tapered pipe threads.
 
Thanks Terry. BTW, for others, the flat washer for 3/8 compression end cap is Size 0 or 17/32" which I bought at Ace Hardware. Danco mfg Stk #35063B.
 
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