which push fit do you use?

[andekoch]

I am doing a job shortly to repair a CH pipe leak where it makes sense to use pushfits (to tight to use compression and heat will be a nightmare in the confined space plus all the flushing afterwards to remove the flus from the CH piping).

I was wondering what fittings you guys use. my local merchant seems to only stock JG speedfit.

I am thinking of either HEP2O or copper pushfits like the conex ones. I like the ised of the copper since it should maintain the electrical continuity as well (yorkshire claimd to guarantee the continuity on their coppr fittings). I will then use copper pipe as well.

 

[REDSAW]

none..

 

[traineedrip]

solder it!
Have used hep fittings without issue.

 

[Phil]

Proffesional plumbers don't use push fit.

Try and solder it if you can, compression are not to be hidden but I'd trust them over plastic.

Saw a nasty spaggetti junction of Speedfit under a kitchen sink today, unsupported, hacksaw cut with no inserts.

Installed by a cowboy.

 

[jonathanb]

Plastic pipe and speed fit has its place in modern plumbing as long as used appropriately and installed correctly.

I have used demountable Hep 2 O fittings for many years without any problem and also the slimline range which is more for the professional user as dosen't demount ( i.e. you get one shot fitting it!) and also JG Speedfit which again is an excellent product if installed correctly.

Some tips for good installation:-

Buy 3 or 6m lengths rather than coils as easier to work with and no memory on pipe and stays straight / looks more professional. Make sure all pipe work clipped and supported properly.

Do not use scratched or damaged pipe as a main source of leaks with plastic plumbing.

If casual user, check each fitting by de - mounting as you go to check full slip and insert present.

Use good quality designated cutters, blue ones from screwfix are exactly the same as JG ones at fraction of price, don't bother with fancy ratchet type - they all break not long down the line.

Don't mix manufacturers as if any malfunctions insurance wont pay out.

Take a bit of time and care and job will be a good un!

I tend to use copper for most of my installs,especially on heating carcasses and anything on show like kitchen sinks etc, but have fixed whole new build estates in plastic as specced by builder (tested to 10bar) in designated manufacturer be it Hep, JG, Polypipe or Osmagold and have had no problems.

 

[pauls]

if i use plastic and its rare it preffer hep but each to there own i think its what you are comftable with

 

[Jimbob]

ha, a plumber who tells me they dont use plastic hasnt lived. And they have no place as a modern tradesman

Hep or speedfit usually

 

[andekoch]

thanks all. I opted for hep in the end. I would have prefered to use copper and solder but it was not practical in this case especially with regards the flushing afterwards.
Agree that it is absolutely important to use undamaged pipe.