how to remove copper push fit fittings
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2022
- In this video I show how to remove some copper and brass push fit fittings. Not all metal push fit fittings are demountable, but some are.
Cuprofit are demountable, as are Tectite classic, but Tectite sprint are not demountable.
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A few people have asked about removing copper push-fit fittings, hopefully this video will help.
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Morning Buddy, great video as always 🤘😎🤘
Morning Wayne, I hope you and Ann are well 👍
@@ultimatehandyman hope all is well with you too Buddy 👍🤓👍
found this video very informative and useful.
Glad it was helpful!
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Thanks Alan 👍
That's a great tip , thanks . Where did you get the tool from it would come in very handy as I have a big plumbing project coming up . 👍
I thought I bought it from Screwfix, but can't find it now.
They are available on eBay though- bit.ly/3c7aDAn
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Very helpful information video thank you very much. Take care and have a great day
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From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Thanks Nick 👍
Other than appearance, what are the advantages of copper push fit v the plastic stuff like JD Speedfit? Thanks for the video 👍
The only advantage that I am aware of is the aesthetic look of them (they look much better if used for joining two copper pipes), otherwise JG speedfit etc. is fine 👍
They are considerably smaller than regular push-fit fittings, so sometimes they are beneficial in tight working areas!
@@ultimatehandyman Good points, thanks - advantage of the speedfit where the other factors aren't a concern is they don't require additional tools to remove the pipe but unless temporary pipework you don't often undo pipe unless you are replacing it.
Very useful.
Glad to hear that 👍
Thank you
You're welcome
4:42 looks like something that would be super easy to do out of beer can or spray can tin . Little round shim bent like ones that are used for padlocks.
Absolutely, I was thinking about using a piece of shim steel at one point, but decided the tool was easier
Thanks for the comment 👍
Do you still after start 2m from combi boilers using copper push fit like plastic? Also do you find that the copper push fit joints don't support the pipe as well compared to plastic,, ie it wobbles?
Yes, the first 2 metres from the boiler should be copper. I guess it depends on the make, but some offer more support than others 👍
@@ultimatehandyman are you saying that you can use copper push fit right up to the boiler or does the first 2 meters need to be soldered ?
@@Messimagician83 NO, you can't use any pushfit in the first two metres. The first two metres of pipe should be copper. If you can't get a 2 metre piece in, you have to use solder fittings, or compression.
A good video would be some kind of pull test. Personally I think a tectite sprint is better than press-fit. In both fittings the o-ring creates the seal. So the main difference is connection strength. I would love to see some kind of test to see the force needed to pull them apart.
I did try a pressure test once, using my pressure testing bucket. I did not even use a pipe insert and could not get the fitting to pop off from the pipe, even at 50 Bar of pressure!
I have pressure tested a stop end, which failed at about 50 Bar-
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@@ultimatehandyman Yes I remember that video and it shows what a fab invention the o-ring is. The benefit of tectite sprint is 'no wiggle' and the mechanical connection is better than removable ones. Press-fit seems to be respected by plumbers and this push-fit not. I think they are pretty much the equivalent.
Could you slice the unremovable fittings off? that is to say cut the wider part on two sides 180 from one another to get access to the steel grip ring, then take a cutter to the grip ring? Just an idea - I have never even seen these used. Obviously you destroy the fitting but you keep the pipe length, if that happens to be critical.
Yes, you could do, but there is a chance of damaging the pipe when cutting the old fitting off.
Thanks for the comment 👍
What’s the reason why tectite can’t be remounted and re used again ?, the only thing I can think of , is the teeth that hold the pipe in place lose strength
The Tectite classic can be reused, but the Tectite sprint can’t, as you can’t get anything in the gap to release the grip rings. Not sure if this was done intentionally, or just a design flaw 👍
Do you really need the insert for the tec tite fittings ?
Yes, if using plastic pipe 👍
Wow. The transformers movies all nicked your intro!
That was made by a guy that works in TV using a royalty free script 👍
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We come a long away from the orignal jg speed fit fittings
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First! Finally got one lol. Good vid thx
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if you didnt want to damage the pipe and you're careful then those that don't release i bet could be removed with a Dremel and suitable disc