Copper Push Fit

[Turn5]

Any one used copper push fit for their heating system? Moving some radiators around and wondering if they are ok for connecting pipes up in floors/ceilings and walls?

 

[joe-90]

Why use copper if they aren't seen? Over 100 million push fit in use - so they must work.

 

[Turn5]

The system currently uses copper pipes so assumed copper push fit would be more suitable also 2 of the fittings would be going on a wall and be plastered over, again with copper being smaller would be better? Thanks

 

[joe-90]

I'd solder personally, but yes they will be fine.

 

[calorific]

The system currently uses copper pipes so assumed copper push fit would be more suitable also 2 of the fittings would be going on a wall and be plastered over, again with copper being smaller would be better? Thanks

There's no difference between plastic and copper fittings other than appearance and cost. To be honest, getting yourself a blowtorch, flux and solder and spending an hour or so learning how to use endfeed to join pipes would be cheaper in the long run and less likely to cause you problems in the future.

 

[Dan Robinson]

I've had more problems with the copper stuff than I have with the plastic.

Long live tectite.!

But yes always solder first, plastic where you can see it. End feed where you can.