Mdpe

[jaydebruyne]

Gotta do some work on MDPE tomorrow - removing a leaking coupling which looks like a philmac from MDPE to copper. And also adding an elbow.

I've never worked with MDPE before.

a) can I just cut the pipe with ratchet plastic cutters?
b) how does the non compression end of a philmac come away from the pipe?
c) what fittings are best/easiest used with MDPE?

 

[king of pipes]

Yes you can cut with ratchet plastic cutters , depends on the make of fitting really on demounting , Phil mac is easy to use lossen nut put liner in the pipework slide pipe in the fitting tighten hand tight and half a turn job done , secret is keep everything clean and burr free good luck bud

 

[jaydebruyne]

Yes you can cut with ratchet plastic cutters , depends on the make of fitting really on demounting , Phil mac is easy to use lossen nut put liner in the pipework slide pipe in the fitting tighten hand tight and half a turn job done , secret is keep everything clean and burr free good luck bud

Cheers mate, much appreciated

 

[joni os]

Talbot push fit are the, "gold standard",especially if buried underground but philmac or plasson above ground will suffice. Square cut, with straight blade, necessary as saw cut leaves swarf that impedes insert. Take note of how screwed fittings go together. Cone orientation and O ring. For screwed couplings slacken off half the thread and push pipe with insert fully into fitting. This to ensure split cone correctly positioned prior to tightening.
If changing MDPE to copper internally, consider using brass/poly stopcock that comes with copper insert and appropriate copper olives.

 

[joni os]

Talbot push fit are the, "gold standard",especially if buried underground but philmac or plasson above ground will suffice. Square cut, with straight blade, necessary as saw cut leaves swarf that impedes insert. Take note of how screwed fittings go together. Cone orientation and O ring. For screwed couplings slacken off half the thread and push pipe with insert fully into fitting. This to ensure split cone correctly positioned prior to tightening.
If changing MDPE to copper internally, consider using brass/poly stopcock that comes with copper insert and appropriate copper olives.

 

[jaydebruyne]

Didn't know MDPE was so easy.. sweet! Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If builders can use it I'm sure you would be fine