Speedfit fittings - push fit

[apcdave]

Hi fellas,

Are JG Speedfit fittings suitable for use on chrome pipe?


many thanks,

dave

 

[grahamgas]

Dave

You would need to file off the chrome first as the fitting wont grip as it should.Have done this a few times myself, with no problems

Graham

 

[wheeto]

Hello,

Yes as Graham says you need to remove the chrome plating as this material is too hard for the grippers to cling on to. Use your abrasive of choice to rub down to the copper underneath. Make sure you take enough (length) off, to be safe you should be able to see a little of the de-chromed pipe poking out of the end of the SF fitting once it is fully inserted. Looks a bit rubbish, but then so does SF in general so you've not lost anything!

Failure to remove the chrome plating will lead to the coupling popping off at some point in the future.

 

[oldplumber]

use tectite pushfits and the scoring tool they provide to cut into the chrome and u can push straight onto chrome and the gripper contacts the score line you have made and they wont slip off, remember tho tectites arent removable so measure twice before cutting and fitting. Not tried it but their rep told me about this and gave us the scoring tool to try.

 

[apcdave]

thanks guys - i attempted filing down the chrome but despite much effort it just looks a bit scored. So will probably just replace the speedfit with a normal compression fitting - by the way as the pipe supplying the shower is a white plastic 15 mm , can I use a typical compression fitting on this?


thanks again

dave

 

[PlumbBobBob]

yes, just as long as you use the correct insert for the pipe it will be alright.

steve

 

[apcdave]

Thanks Steve - is that just the standard plastic Speedfit insert or do I need a metal one - like the Hep 2O inserts?

cheers

dave

 

[PlumbBobBob]

if you've got speedfit use speedfit if hep20 use hep20. the internal dimensions of the two are slightly different.

steve