I want to link some Hep2O to copper, so what about the copper pipe end protectors mentioned here:
Since noone seems to sell these am I right in assuming they are not necessary??
TIA
Mr F.
I want to link some Hep2O to copper, so what about the copper pipe end protectors mentioned here:
Since noone seems to sell these am I right in assuming they are not necessary??
TIA
Mr F.
What they do is stop swarf snipping the O ring as you push on the fitting. If you ensure there is no swarf at the end of the copper you can get away with it.
Don't use the Hep2O slimline fittings. They are not dismountable, and are prone to leaking more than the other types. I know many sites where they have thrown away 100s or 1000s of these fittings, all new, and moved to other types. They just don't trust them.
If you use a tube cutter rather than your hacksaw, there won't be any swarf or sharp edges to cut the O-ring.
10 out of 10. He has figured that out. Well this is the Internet. Well not exactly as the odd bit of swarf (do you know what swarf is?) can still be hanging around after using a wheel cutter.
Not if you do what you are supposed to do and use the end of the tool inside the end of the pipe. This may need reading of the instructions to understand, though.
Doesn't always take it off, that is why Hep has these plastic copper pipe inserts.
Curious. Through care and following instructions I've never had any problems with this or with plastic plumbing in general.
I used them. Go on, do the job properly!
Christian.
I've never used them, and never had a problem with copper pipe in pushfit.
But you have only ever done about 10 joints.
...until.....
Until I finished the job, and still had no leaks.
Actually quite a lot more than that. Considering your track record with plastic plumbing and hacksaws, you're not really in a position to comment......
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