Are Oil pipe inserts regulation or not ?

[Gazzt]

I buy them off heating world of spares. I got them of the oftec shop as well.

 

[windyboy]

To be honest, I think the OFTEC written guidance sits on the fence a bit as regards inserts. On the page before the one that Gazzt posted at the top it just talks about the problems that Type A compression fittings can cause and then refers to BS EN 1254 Part 2. The BS says that inserts are required on R220 (soft) tube at 18mm and above and are possibly required below 18mm, manufacturer's advice should be sought. Manufacturer's advice seems a bit more definitive - e.g Connex say 'when using compression fittings with soft copper tube...it is essential that an appropriate tube liner is also fitted.' It would be easier if the Oftec guidance just said 'inserts should be used'.

 

[Gazzt]

True oftec a vague at times

 

[Gazzt]

I use inserts for my personal preference they help support soft copper and help make a good compression joint, so i can be confident that i have done my best at preventing oil leaks.

 

[Best]

To be honest, I think the OFTEC written guidance sits on the fence a bit as regards inserts. On the page before the one that Gazzt posted at the top it just talks about the problems that Type A compression fittings can cause and then refers to BS EN 1254 Part 2. The BS says that inserts are required on R220 (soft) tube at 18mm and above and are possibly required below 18mm, manufacturer's advice should be sought. Manufacturer's advice seems a bit more definitive - e.g Connex say 'when using compression fittings with soft copper tube...it is essential that an appropriate tube liner is also fitted.' It would be easier if the Oftec guidance just said 'inserts should be used'.

Truth is OFTEC just want to create large books full of nonsense to make OFTEC look professional and to make exams harder.
Plain, compressed, sensible wording would be better

 

[muggles]

Half hard 10mm for the win! ;-)

 

[SimonG]

Only use them if they come in the fire valve box.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Only use them if they come in the fire valve box.

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