Pipe type and can I use a Hep2o or Speedit elbow?

[Jonty74]

Hi,

I have a minor leak on the top of this t-joint (see pic). Fitted by previous owner some years ago when the loft tank was put out of commission. The water supply comes into the loft in copper and joins a grey pipe which runs through the loft and then goes down into the bathroom.

I’m looking to turn off water supply
and replace the t-joint with an elbow joint.

I don’t recognise the old 15mm grey pipe. My question is should I use a Hep2o or Speedfit elbow, please? (each with appropriate pipe inserts)

Thanks in advance

Jon

 

[kidgreen61]

That looks like Hep pipe 15mm.
you can use either make of elbow to repair it.

 

[Rodders53]

That is the older style HEP2O fitting. The end caps unscrew to release the pipe and grab ring etc.,. It may be possible to replace a leaking O-ring??
Probably safest to cut off the grab rings as they'll damage any pipe in removal giving a potential for leaks (unless the special removal tool is available and the correct age of HEP2O).

NB That brown coax cable needs replacing, ideally. That's a far too sharp bend and it's now kinked badly where it's been ty-wrapped to the copper pipe and tugged.