Philmac transitional couplers

[Fallout12]

hey I wondered if anyone has used Philmac transitional couplers to connect lead to 15mm copper. I thinking these could be easier then lead locks. Thanks for any advice

 

[doitall]

hey I wondered if anyone has used Philmac transitional couplers to connect lead to 15mm copper. I thinking these could be easier then lead locks. Thanks for any advice

And 10 x better.

 

[londonboy]

doitall can you tell a mere sparky over here how they work?
Are they just a compression fitting that accepts a large range of diameters?

 

[doitall]

doitall can you tell a mere sparky over here how they work?
Are they just a compression fitting that accepts a large range of diameters?

Yep, a compression fitting with a grab ring for different materials.

One of the best transitional fittings ever.

 

[powell30]

agreed......they bail you out of all sorts of situations

 

[Fallout12]

ok thanks I would prefer to use these as I have heard lead locks can be prone to leaks. Were can i purchase these fittings from and how much do the cost?

 

[doitall]

Most plumbers and builders merchants will have them.

Cost who knows what they charge, £15 QUID ISH

 

[baxpoti]

hope your connecting water not gas

 

[doitall]

Very good point Baxpoti

 

[Fallout12]

yes is for water

 

[Fallout12]

are these fittings one size fits all? or is the different sizes.

 

[doitall]

Different sizes.

Each fitting does a range of various sizes.

 

[Fallout12]

thanks doitall so do the fittings come with a special grad ring for lead. Thanks for your help

 

[doitall]

No, they use the same grab ring.

It will be mark on the pkt what sizes and materials it will do.

 

[Fallout12]

Thanks doitall. What size is the lead pipe usualy 3/4 and 1/2 inch? Is this the outside diameter. Thanks for your help.