An easier way for a few fittings is carry a thermos of hot water with you. Dunk the tubing in the hot water for a few seconds and it will slip on the fitting. Don't overheat the tubing, and give the completed connection a minute to cool before tensioning it. Have fun!
Darren
Tapped 100 % Red maple for 14 years.
Grew from 22 trees to 325.
New woodlot and sugarwoods will have 3-4000 taps.
3x8 LaPierre raised flue already bought and waiting patiently in storage.
Looking forward to using 3/16" tubing.
Can't wait for 2019!!!