copper pushfit fittings

[pitbullnemesis]

really? does this work with water and gas pipes?

[ultimatehandyman]

@pitbullnemesis

No, you cannot use them on gas but they are fine for water.

[kangtheconqueror]

Well demonstrated. And you HAVE to be local?? (Lancashire) K

[ultimatehandyman]

@kangtheconqueror

Thanks, yes Darwen ;-)

[kangtheconqueror]

@ultimatehandyman Thought so. I'm Chorley! K

[ultimatehandyman]

@kangtheconqueror

Only a stones throw away.

I have a couple of mates that live in Chorley :-)

[mario102395]

and this will hold water and not burst when i turn on the pressure?.

[ultimatehandyman]

@mario102395

Yes, If you can use a solder joint they are preferred but push fit joints work just fine!

[specialks1953]

Since they have O-rings and are for exposed installations they will not last even slightly as long as a soldered fitting that is pretty much forever.

[MrKenx626555]

I have old copper pipping in my apartment building.Do i have to remove all the oxidation from the pipe ends?

[ultimatehandyman]

@MrKenx626555

I'd remove it to be on the safe side.

Some steel wool will clean it off easily.

[viper1966]

use these on PEX?

[ultimatehandyman]

@viper1966

You can get some that are compatible with pex, but you have to check when buying them!

[daikaiju20]

are any pushfit fittings soldered? dont seem would hold any pressure?

[ultimatehandyman]

No, they have a stainless steel grip ring on the inside and a "O" ring to seal them. You just push the pipes in to make the joint, there is no need to solder them.