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push fit plumbing connectors
kev3
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We are changing our kitchen sink at the moment and I am not a plumber, but if these push fit connectors are as easy to use as they say, should I be able to plumb in the new sink myself?
I had a look in B&Q and they didn't have the biggest range of push fit connectors can any1 recommend any where else I can get them from?
I had a look in B&Q and they didn't have the biggest range of push fit connectors can any1 recommend any where else I can get them from?
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http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=8&ts=40438&lnTrack=8kev3 wrote:... can any1 recommend any where else I can get them from?
I used compression fittings though ...0 -
PlumbCenter usually have heaps of them - as will most local plumbers merchants..... B&Q (as you've found) are useless for this type of thing.
They are as easy as you think - if not easier
There are 10 types of people in the world, those that understand binary and those that don't
In many cases it helps if you say where you are - someone with local knowledge might be able to give local specifics rather than general advice0 -
Hi,
Yes it is very easy to plumb in a sink with pushfit connectors, There is loads of plumbing info here-plumbing
Kitchen taps are normally monobloc taps and are usually piped up with 10mm pipe, simply fasten the tap to the sink (before fitting the sink to th worktop, if possible) then connect using the pushfit!
I always use John guest speedfit, Band Q's own brand tends to leak and so does hep20.
You can get speedfit from any good local plumbers or scresfix direct-
screwfix0 -
its dead easy with pushfit connections,........ moved a radiator recently...... had the heating on at the weekend works perfectly....smile --- it makes people wonder what you are up to....
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Thanks, looks like i'll be giving it a go at the weekend!
I am right in thinking that i can simply apply a blow torch to the old copper & solder joints and they will pull apart?
Then apply the push fit connectors?0 -
Hi Kev,
Thats a bad idea as the remaining solder could damage the ptfe sealing ring.
I would suggest cutting th pipe with a designated pipe cutter like this-
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=12468&ts=60184
Then use a pushfit flexible tap connector like this-
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp;jsessionid=M3EFDMPYHJTQZCJO2C3CJ0Q?id=25675&slotName=null&homeRef=&ts=60270&destination=../cat/pro.jsp%3Fid%3D25675%26slotName%3Dnull%26homeRef%3D
Make sure you get the correct size, if it is a monobloc tap you may need a 10mm connector on one end!0 -
Put the blowlamp down and step away!! If you burn your house down, your insurance will not likely cover you. In addition to this, you could be under there for some hours before you realise the residual water will prevent the pipe getting hot enough, especilly with a DIY grade lamp.
Push fit plumbing may seem dead easy but there are points to consider. You will have to buy a purpose made cutter if you add any additional plastic pipework, it shouldn't be cut with a hacksaw and you will need a pipe slice as copper cut with a hacksaw will give you problems as I will explain. If your new tap has copper tails as opposed to flexies, you will have to cut them to exactly the right length. The main reason these fittings leak (whether they be hep-2-0, polyplumb or speedfit) are either inadequate insertion, copper tube tearing out the o-ring, or forgetting to add the insert or (worse) using an incompatible insert on plastic pipe. The problem with the former is that with several brands you may not know about it until six months down the line, because on initial insertion it may have passed the o-ring so there will be no leak, but if it hasn't passed the securing grab-ring it could effectively blow at anytime. Another problem with the onset of plastic pipe is the interference with earthing systems, it gives my electrician a headache every time he's told there's some in the house he's rewiring.
If you do decide to go ahead, Speedfit are the best in my experience. I'll make sure my mobile's turned off on Saturday, just in case. :beer:0 -
Oh man i was looking forward to breaking out a flame thrower!
looks like i am going to have to plan this one out first..
thanks for the advice guys.. could have been a diy sos otherwise!0 -
One of the nicest things about the push-fit system is that you can easily incorporate an isolation valve on new pipework. Great if you have an older system where these are usually few and far between"Cheap", "Fast", "Right" -- pick two.0
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