Join Plastic to Copper Pipes: The Easy Way

In todays video I will show you how to join plastic and copper pipes the easy way using two different methods. I have a few hints and tips to prevent common mistakes when using plastic pipe and fittings so make sure you watch all the video!
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Different plastic pipe manufacturers
01:58 Join Plastic to copper pipe Method 1
06:17 Join Plastic to copper pipe Method 2 speedfit
11:20 Join Plastic to copper pipe Method 2 Hep2o
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[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

I like steel inserts

[@BobBenz55]

Super seal inserts not required for compression joints, the regular inserts are the correct way. JG website states that also. 👍🏼.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers for the info!

[@BobBenz55]

@@FixitwithFowler learnt the hard way my self 😇. Nice video and info thou 👍🏼👌

[@FixitwithFowler]

@BobBenz55 cheers

[@SeanBZA]

@@FixitwithFowler If I only have the super seal I just take the pipe cutter and snip off the oring section, making it into the regular one, but with the extra oring in the middle. Saves needing to buy 2 types, and you do get to have the snipped off orings to replace any that are damaged, so you do not waste the fitting. There are other plastic fittings which will work with both types of pipe, and also with copper as well, but you do need to use a spanner with them, but they do make for a good joint.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers for that, i normally use hep2o fittings and pipe

[@suefowler8005]

Great advice steve

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks

[@jonathanwalrond3776]

Very good ,and informative

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Don't forget to look at my other plumbing videos as I've got a few on my channel!

[@lumoborteidoku]

Thanks for this. It helped me alot

[@FixitwithFowler]

That's good to hear, thanks for your comment 👍

[@user-dm8qy2xe3z]

Very helpful thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, im glad you found the video helpful ☺️

[@clivechitty5282]

Helpful 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment, and im glad you found the plumbing video helpful 😊

[@aityadeen123]

top man .

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers, glad you liked the video!

[@jcanthonyriley3565]

That is very nice how to join the pipe together

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@An.Individual]

Have always believed compression fittings are the most secure and the plastic push fittings are just a cheap alternative.

[@FixitwithFowler]

I always thought copper pipe and fittings were the best. However, the new copper pipe is so thin i can't see it outlasting the plastic pipe and fittings as Hep2o has a 50 year guarantee. The other advantage of the push fit range is the ease and speed of installation, i guess it all has its benefits and place for use.

[@SeanBZA]

@@FixitwithFowler Plus the plastic pipe and fittings will not get stolen if they are within reach.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, that's another good point, especially with copper prices!

[@asabriggs6426]

Unfortunately the Speedfit inserts with the extra o-rings can not be used with compression fittings.
The JG Speedfit website has the following on its website
"""
2. Do I need to use an insert every time I connect Speedfit pipes to a fitting, and why are there two types of insert?
The simple answer is yes, always use an insert when installing Speedfit pipes as it supports the shape of the pipe.
We have two types of insert - the ‘STS’, or Superseal for plastic to plastic, and the ‘TSM’ for plastic to compression.
The ‘STS has an extra O-Ring, which helps to reduce the risk of leaks due to side load.
The ‘TSM’ insert does not have an O-Ring, and therefore allows more pipe into the fitting. This is important when using Speedfit pipe with compression fittings as use of a TSM insert allows the olive to sit further down the pipe. (Only TSM inserts should be used with compression fittings).
"""

[@Nick-cs9dt]

I don’t see why it would make much of a difference. As can be seen in the video there is still pipe left past the olive and the olive has bitten in to the pipe. If the olive was to move with the super seal it would move with the TSM because it hasn’t been tightened correctly in the first place.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@Nick-cs9dt I didn't even know it was a thing, thanks for your comment 👍

[@philcox1986]

Magic

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you liked the video 👍

[@kenpie474]

Can you use these fittings on 22mm pipe too.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, yes, you can get 10mm, 15mm, 22mm. Hope the video was helpful, and if so, don't forget to subscribe to my channel 😀

[@kenpie474]

Cheers mate already have done.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@kenpie474 thanks, i appreciate that!

[@kenpie474]

​@FixitwithFowler
If you can find the time could you show the use in using 22mm copper and plastic.
I'm going to attempt my own bathroom refurb in the new year and I'm trying to get clued up as much as I can as the bath hot is 22mm copper, thanks for your indepth vid's.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, its exactly the same method regardless of the pipe diameter. My preference of make is Hep2o but make sure you have a release key. I haven't had any of these fittings fail.

[@briancooney9334]

Metal ferrules on plastic pipe are bad news.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yes, i must admit i would just use a push fit fitting!