Are pushfits any good, copper or plastic pipe.

[student plumber]

I used to build handwash & dry units the pipe sets used pushfits I can't remember the brand (white with grey collars). No problems fitting and tested every unit but sometimes the pushfits leaked. No problems with soldering to brass connectors or brass spray nozzles. Sometimes the plastic taps with metal nuts leaked.

On a TV program two presenters and some tradesmen redone a house (badly they only made a grand). Replaced the kitchen when house finished it leaked under the sink, copper pipe and plastic pushfits.

I have seen plastic pipe with an insert before going into a plastic pushfit.

Is it like for like either copper pipe and copper fittings or plastic pipe and plastic fittings, or are there pushfits that you can trust.

 

[stevemart3]

i always use jg speedfit can be dismantled easily with no tools dont need inserts for copper NEVER USE PUSHFIT ON STAINLESS OR CHROME PIPE

 

[REDSAW]

i always use jg speedfit can be dismantled easily with no tools dont need inserts for copper NEVER USE PUSHFIT ON STAINLESS OR CHROME PIPE

did that on chrome last week on a shower. although sanded of chrome first.

 

[bcp]

If you are using speedfit, check every fitting and I mean every fitting that the rings at each opening actually are there and are in the right order. Always use inserts in the pipe. For concealed spaces prefer Hep2O - if there is a possibility that a fitting may need to be dismantled in the future, use Speedfit.

 

[Mario 1]

I try to avoid it as much as possible I hate how it still twists and moves when in the fitting...Can never leave a job in 100% confidence as I can with a solder or crunched up olive

 

[stevemart3]

if you sanded it it will be fine first time i did it on chrome pipe i didnt and got in a bit of a mess

 

[Winston]

I always use speedfit iso valve or straight coupling under a kitchen sink as yo dont have to be concerned with tightening a compression joint and undoing the tap connection. Otherwise I dont like or trust speed fit due to the number of leaks I have seen.

 

[Guest123]

I think the problem with Speedfit is that DIY users are installing it and not taking due care and attention to use it properly. Used correctly with full slip, the correct inserts and locking the fittings, I've had no problems and I'm now a convert from traditional copper and fittings. They will leak and even blow if not given full slip and/or a side load is applied to the fitting. They must also be regularly pipe clipped (every 300mm for 15mm pipe) and any failed installations I've seen are down to misuse and incorrect installation and ignoring the manufacturers recommendations. If users follow the manufacturers instructions, Speedfit is a great system. I love how the fittings can turn and be repositioned once connected.

 

[oldplumber]

has anyone read the specs on pushfits, to be warrantied most systems have to be pressurised upto 10bar for a period of time to ensure the gripper rings take hold. dont do it and it later leaks and your not covered by warranty! then any damage is down to you and your insurers. Hep will come out take away fittings to ensure you have pressurised their systems as intructed if you claim against them, be afraid people, copper is by far the best, and any leaks are down to your ability to solder and nothing else

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

copper most of the time but plastic has its advantages i use poly pipe grey as i find it more flexible than jg speedfit but i only use it out of site and with inserts and compression fittings its also cheaper than copper