copper pushfit fittings
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2009
- Push fit fittings can be used on copper pipe, but they often do not look aesthetically appealing. Copper push fit joints look much better for most applications. Brought to you by www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk
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Brilliant, no boring chat, typical English tradesman, no messing straight to the point, great video
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I love videos which focus on the subject matter, precise and concise.
Thank you so much for making this video about the job and not the person doing the job.
Thanks, Luckily I am not one of those people that tries to get their face in every shot LOL.
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True. Just helpful advice and to the point thank you. Used olive fittings until now but going to use these for kitchen refit
As a DIYer, these are news to me, and I'm happy they exist! I'll soon be moving a radiator in the bathroom and I'll be using these copper push fits for sure!
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These are really useful on some jobs ;-)
I'm glad the video helped
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Yeah me too. Just easier plus if you've just paint decorated the skirting and walls less messy than soldiering...
Hi, thanks for this vid. Very concise and informative
Thanks. I had to fix a break in the garage and this worked perfectly.
Glad to help ;-)
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Great vid and tips. can the fitting be use for central heating system?
Great tips. very well-written, keyword-oriented and incredibly useful. its really interesting to many readers. I really appreciate this,
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Great video! I'm just attempting a new project and I'm an inexperiences plumber.
Please advise, will this work on water pipes? Thanks!
special release tool , yep, would have liked/ would like to see you release joint with said tool. Seems many folks having a hell of a time getting it to release. Is there something we're doing wrong?
I have just used a copper pushfit end cap as a temporary measure as a garden tap had sheared off. How do I remove the pushfit end cap without cutting or damaging the pipe as I have now bought a new tap?
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Conex cuprofit can be used on central heating flow and return ?
are any pushfit fittings soldered? dont seem would hold any pressure?
whats pushfit joint undo item name also can you do soldering on them
Yes! you are absolutely right: these push fit copper fittings do look better than the John guest plastic push fit.
But of course, a lot of professional plumbers would still say that....this kind of fitting, still takes the actual skill out of plumbing.
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Do the ends near to be a PERFECT cut? There is a little lip in the end from when I cut the copper pipe and was wondering if it was still work or if I have to file it all down
It needs to be perfect for push fit or it could fail at a later date!
Hi, would these type of fittings withstand mains pressure in the uk ? Thanks
Yes, absolutely.
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Hi mate. I want to install a new radiator in my living room as the room has been knocked through from one room so i only have 1 radiator at the bottom meaning the top half of the room is freezing come winter, I have already worked out the path for the pipe work but i was just wondering would it be ok to use this type of fitting for the supply pipes from the flow and return to the new radiator?? or maybe i could use compression fittings. main reason i ask is im not all that confident with soldering.
thanks scott advice would be appreciated.
scott bullock
I'd use compression fittings to be honest, they are cheaper and easy to use ;-)
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thanks mate
Hi, should these fittings spin on the pipe? I'm fitting a radiator and have found that these copper push fittings spin fairly easily on copper pipe
Yes, most push fit fittings can be rotated. The stainless steel grip rings inside only prevent the pipe from being pulled out- they do not prevent it from rotating.
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Are the copper push fits just as reliable as the plastic push fits? Looking to use them for radiator plumbing behind plasterboard.
Yes, they might even be better, as the copper will not be affected by heat/light etc. which can sometimes make plastic brittle!
However, I try not to have any joints benhind plasterboard (but that is not always possible)
Do you have to put the pipe inserts on these like you do the plastic pipes?
No, you only need to use pipe inserts when using plastic pipe.
Apologies if already answered but couldn't find in the comments - which brand are these? There are a few brands of copper push fit around now and these look to be fairly slimline and neat.
If I remember rightly, the fittings are tectite sprint 👍
@@ultimatehandyman worked a charm as the fitting is on display, cheers.
Great channel by the wayl!
Hi, I have been told that the plastic push fits should have inserts between the joints and the pipes. Is this the case with the copper fittings?
I would only use these on copper pipe.
If you need to join plastic pipe or connect copper to plastic, I would use which ever brand fitting the pipe is, so if the plastic pipe is Speedfit, I would use a speedfit fitting etc. You always need a pipe insert with plastic pushfit pipe 👍
would these join to plastic pipe? i have a tight area were a vanity is going into and no room for a plastic push fit all my internal plumbing is plastic.
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Yes, I can't guarantee that all copper push fit joints will work with plastic pipe, but Tectite sprint can be used on copper or plastic (as long as you use a plastic insert). bit.ly/1VBoNG4
Perfect I will use Tectite sprints in that case thanks a lot. Also wanted to say thanks for your videos and guides that you've done here very useful and saved me some money do you have a donation link so I can chuck you some beer tokens over.
+TParker18 You are welcome ;-)No need for the donation as of yet, I can still put food on the table for the kids by doing what I'm doing LOLThanks for the offer though, very kind of you ;-)
Do you need inserts for copper push fit like you do for plastic?
No, just push and fit. Be careful though because once intalled they can't be taken off.
Are these suitable for a permanent install on a central heating system?
Yes, they are fine for use on copper central heating pipes.
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Can these fittings be used to relocate a sink or are they just used for heating pipes
You can use them to relocate a sink, they are approved for potable water.
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Well demonstrated. And you HAVE to be local?? (Lancashire) K
Have you made a video on how to remove copper push fit joint
No, I have not done that yet, sorry.
I did buy some bits to make such a video- but haven't got around to doing it yet.
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If you put an olive on the pipe and use a ring spanner or a wrench you can get them off. If you cant get an olive on because there is fittings on both ends of the pipe split the olive, put on pipe squeeze olive so its closed and then use the spanner to release
I guess u didnt show removal as its widely reported on wickes the removal tool doesn't work? I have exactly these I need to get off, was hoping vid was showing how. Is there another vid?
No, sorry. I did not make a video showing removal.
I've not tried the Wickes brand of fittings, so not sure how well they can be removed.
Would these work on mains pressure?
Yes, no problem at all.
what about mixing existing connections between copper and barrier pipe Pegler v. JG v. Hep20
The manufacturers recommend that you only use their fittings on their pipe, or copper pipe.
But all the pipe should be the same, however, if a fitting blew off from a pipe and there was a insurance claim, they would just say that the wrong fitting was used!
What make are these Chez?
The video is a few years old but I think they were conex cuprofit.
Can you use plastic pipe with the copper push fit
No, I don't think so.
I'm sure I looked before and could not find any manufacturer that said that was possible (I could be wrong)
Is it worth adding any plumbers mait to this?
No, definitely not 👍
Can you put plastic pipe into copper pushfit fittings ?
Most can, but there are a couple of makes/models which are not suitable for use with plastic pipe.
Tectite Sprint and Tectite Pro can be used with plastic pipe, but Tectite Carbon steel and Tectite 316 cannot be used with plastic pipe.
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Ultimate Handyman thanks very much sorry forgot to ask do you still use an insert with that joint ?
@ultimatehandyman Thought so. I'm Chorley! K
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How to remove if needed you cant can you?
Not all copper push fit fittings are demountable, I do not think that these can be demounted, although some can with a special tool.
I think he's from Wigan.
The brass push fit are good, but the removal tool doesn't work!
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I don't if you tried it but it's hard to remove them with the tool supplied, or it's me! Hahaha
If I remember rightly it is not easy to remove them and takes a bit of practice- you also have to ensure there is no pressure in the pipe.
Would have been good to see the removal tool in action but still a good video
Thanks, I covered that a few weeks back- ua-cam.com/video/iZCHz3SSE40/v-deo.html&t
@@ultimatehandyman I will look it up 🍻
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I've often wondered what's the point of copper push fit fittings, as plastic will be much cheaper.
I'm not sure people would use copper, just because of the way it looks ? I mean exposed plumbing has no aesthetic value anyway..
Maybe using copper pushfit, you maintain electrical continuity, which is necessary for things like earth bonding.
Is my theory correct ?
+cielobuio
Not sure about the electric conductivity as the sealing is accomplished with an O ring, which are often made of insulated materials such as PTFE etc. I'm sure most will be electrically conductive but not sure if that is a reason for using them. The other problem with the copper push fit fittings is that they are not de-mountable, unlike most plastic versions.
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Bloody expensive those copper push-fits..
Yes, they are not cheap- but useful in some circumstances.
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That dismantling tool is utter rubbish, does not come close to disengaging a fitting from 22mm pipe. You end up having to cut the pipe!
I don't use these fittings much, but I'll check the next time I use them.
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