3 PUSH FIT PLUMBING MISTAKES YOU NEED TO STOP!

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[@DD-it1th]

It’s 2.42am I’m just going bed after spending a day working on my bathroom in which I’ve used JG pushfits and I realised after seeing this, I forgot to put inserts in the last 2 pushfits before connecting the bath up. You’ve just earned my thanks, and a subscription 👍🏾

[@TR6Telos]

The tip about making sure the pipe is all the way in could save people a lot of trouble, brilliant.

[@Elliotdudley]

If you do have to use a hacksaw to cut copper pipe try using it backwards, so the teeth are cutting when you pull the saw back instead of forwards👌👌

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

I might be wrong, but i thought forgetting the pipe inserts was a bigger problem on the hot side as the hot water softens the pipe. My sister worked in a care home where a couple popped off on the hot side... No pipe inserts... They checked a few more and the so called professional plumber company had not used any inserts and they had to shut it down for a month and movd everyone out to remake all the joints..

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Yep, our cowboy plumber cut the pipe on the slant in our upstairs bathroom, and two weeks later, the pipe pushed off, and we had niagra falls happening down the stairs and through the kitchen ceiling.

[@ganishnutinishnu7370]

Sorry, my friend, but you shouldn't waste water.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

@ganishnutinishnu7370 What I shouldn't have done was employ a useless wannabe plumber..

[@ganishnutinishnu7370]

@@martynbuzzing3327 2 wrongs don't make a right.

[@Dan4x2282]

Was the plumber called Jorge Suárez and operating out of Niagara on the lake Ontario ?

[@daveelder870]

I always use a compression fitting when going from plastic to copper tube. The hep grab ring doesn't bite into copper as well as on plastic pipe. To prove the point put 1m of copper in the branch of a hep tee, stand on both ends of the tee, pull upwards and sometimess you can pull the copper out of the hep fitting.

[@5084204]

This is not a valid test without pressurising the system at least once.

[@hassanibrahim8687]

some people say that the pushfit fittings popped off and flooded the house. is this because they didnt fit it properly? it seems very secure when on.

[@BigMrG3]

I've used pvc pipes for my rads, they're going up the wall but I want to embed them in the wall. Can I bond over the pvc pipes? Or copper pipes for that matter. I've heard you should put gaffer tape over the pipes... is that true or BS?

[@disarchitected]

Should the pushfit fitting be able to rotate on the pipe? I have a Tectite Isolation Ball valve thats connected to a dishwasher inlet, that rotates on the pipe. I’m having to replace the washer on the dishwasher inlet hose because that is leaking. Was wondering if I have to sort out the isolation valve as well?

[@saxmanzzz]

Just bought Hep2o connectors for the first time. This video was excellent - thanks !

[@matthewburgess6898]

Hi ya iv just put a copper pipe in to a plastic connector. and its stuck .just seen ya video tried the screw driver. were do I get that plastic removal tool from plz

[@alexdemner9526]

Hi there can you mix John guest and hep 20 on the same pipe are they the same size or do you need hep 20 pipe for hep 20 parts and visa versa. Thanks

[@-Jay-001]

Hep fittings require silicone grease unless they are now coming pre-lubricated?

[@cliffcarlo180]

Hi James. That black fan you have there. I have been looking for a fan like that for my own workshop. Any idea where I can get one from. I want to fix it to a window to help with the dust extraction (woodwork) Hope you can help. Thanks in advance 👍👍

[@plumberparts]

Hi Cliff. I got mine from Amazon mate. amzn.to/3PbaRqz (Fan with speed control) it’s a BEAST I’m even happy welding galvo in there now (with a mask)

[@cliffcarlo180]

Cheers James.@@plumberparts

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

Bonus tip no chrome or stainless in push fit the grab ring teeth can't bite into the harder metals and your fitting will blow off at some point.

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

I did not think of that...

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

@@SteveN-pw4dj my gran had a wet room conversion done a few years before she passed by social services. The bathroom fitting company did exactly this in the loft, it popped a few years layers and flooded the whole house. Morons.

[@plumberparts]

Ahhhhh yes! That’s a good one too!

[@Acostamorte]

Can you put plastic pushfit into brass radiator valve?

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

@@Acostamorte you can it's the same 15mm so would do up like a copper pipe in a compression joint. Just be sure to use a pipe insert.

[@GotMoreCakes]

#4 clean allll the paint off the pipe first otherwise you'll have water pouring through my ceiling, I mean someone's ceiling.

[@kenw2662]

Mmm, not a fan of using push-fit on copper. When push fittings first came on the market, I thought great and got a range of them. Did a bathroom job and about a month later had to go back, as a damp patch had appeared on the lounge ceiling. Cut into the ceiling, as we had tiled the bathroom floor, to find the only push fitting to copper was weeping. Changed it to a compression fitting. Took the push-fitting apart to find the “O” ring had, what I can only describe as, “scabs” where it was in contact with the copper. Took all the fittings back to the supplier for a complete refund and a quote from a decorator to make good. Later they said the manufacturer said it was a bad batch of seals and paid out for making good. Perhaps that was true, but I’ve always used compression since then, when connecting copper to pex pipes.

[@hatthewmartley]

It's come a really long way. If used correctly, push-fit are incredibly reliable. There are some good pressure test videos on KZbin that should reassure you.

[@gardenrose264]

Hello James. Love all your videos and humour. Can you tell me, do I need to change the pipes under the kitchen sink to accommodate a mixer tap? I have the old two tap sink and taps which I want to change. There are two pipes left and right for hot and cold. I was going to have a go myself but I think it might need a plumber. Thank you. 👍🤗

[@johnlang3233]

Should I use a lubricant before inserting pipe into plastic fittings ?

[@andrewwillett6951]

Do the speed fit inserts with two blue rings not fit all plastic pipes? I can’t get mine to insert…

[@matthewruddleston7738]

What if you need to T into an already fitted copper pipe that is too close to a wall to fit a pipe cutter around. Is there any other option than to saw them? Great videos, BTW.

[@SuperMattstewart]

Can I use expanding foam on JG speegfit? Thanks.

[@BigSister56]

should i use a push fit tee for copper pipe as the tee I'm using is leaking

[@kshah74100]

@plumberparts why didn't you upload this video a week earlier!! The only mistake i did was that I didn't debur inside of copper pipe before inserting into pushfit. It's now behind a wall and boarded. Is it a major issue?

[@CH-en4er]

Thanks for the tips ...and as entertaining as ever !

[@truefoa]

Loved the humour in your sponsor section 😄. It would be a pretty close call between you and Roger.

[@MrBillUp]

I wonder if this will be answered as I have asked on numrous videos and never got an answer. What if the copper pipe you need to splice into is tight up against the wall with no way of getting a pipe cutter in behind it, and no way of pulling it away from the wall without breaking something? How do you cut the pipe? I would love to know. 👍

[@SuperVitz]

Cutting disc

[@93jsaw]

If it is that close to a wall you would probably struggle to get a plastic fitting on as they are considerably bulky.

[@andynewton6235]

When I try to cut a few mm off of a 15mm copper pipe with a pipe slicer, the end of the pipe goes out-of-shape. If you use one of those pipe inserts, does that help you get a nice cut? Loving the show, btw.

[@muzikman2008]

Needs to be a clean cut for inserts, they won't fit in a folded over pipe sliced cut.

[@baldyslapnut.]

Both roller guides on either side of the cutting wheel need to be running on pipe when using a pipeslice. If they don't, you'll never get a straight clean cut.

[@Bertie_Ahern]

I prefer JG Speedfit and others because you don't need that cumbersome Hep20 release tool

[@richardlewis5316]

I agree. A customer bought all Hep20 pipe and fittings for me to fit his radiators. I hadn't got the demount tool so had to dismantle the fitting and push them off the pipe to adjust the lengths. A total pain compared with the ease of Hughes fittings.

[@nickydeacon5566]

Worth mentioning there are 2 types of inserts for John guest pushfit. The normal superseal with the blue ring which you use on pushfit and the white JG pipe inserts which are made of much stronger plastic and go mint into a compression fitting 🔧🤌🏻

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

I didn't know this. The white one with no rubber seal is better for compression fittings?

[@nickydeacon5566]

@DavidLee-cw6ci yeah that's what I've always been told mate 🔧

[@markmagee8755]

Thing is, do all plumbers go round to the back of they're vans, open the door slightly, & do a poo in to a black dustbin bag at side of road on the high street, or is it just the guy I work with? 😂 Not jokin either!!

[@Lee_Essex]

With those pipe inserts do they affect the flow rate of the water ?

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

They can do. You find on a lot of heat pump installs if you're using plastic or mlcp over copper you have to go up a size.

[@RockHardEntertainment-n8g]

Loved your video thank you so much and also your humour brilliant

[@cypeman8037]

You say you see these mistakes all the time, where do you see them? Do you just rock up at a house with a plumbers van outside and go in to supervise them?

[@cybershot123]

Thanks again for useful tips

[@kieranmccreedy271]

You missed a tip!!! The Hep2O pipe inserts have little bumps on the end. You then turn the pipe in the fitting and you’ll feel a rumble in the pipe from the bumps. That tells you you have enough… coughs… penetration

[@thetimaru]

Is there any need to use the spray lubricant?

[@kurtmorgan4729]

btw i am our bigest fan

[@MrDbone75]

A very good firday morning to you sir from Wellington Somerset

[@johnward5006]

It's not the o ring that's the problem, it's the gap left between the stop in the fitting and the grab ring! The greater the system pressure, the more likely the fitting will "creap" off.

[@jamesrussell4772]

Deburring may stop eroding, NOT corroding (its a copper pipe) Sorry about being pedantic....

[@TimmyTheSnail]

Burrs on copper pipes can create turbulence in the water flow, which can lead to localised areas of increased pressure and friction. These areas can become more susceptible to corrosion because the protective oxide layer on the copper surface may be disrupted. So, deburring the pipes helps ensure a smoother flow and reduces the risk of corrosion.

[@francisexperience]

Thanks great stuff as usual

[@Automatique-DJ]

These fittings akeays leak. Ive had 3 polyplumb 15mm elbows blow off. All cut correctly inserted etc, etc. Renewed the fitting, no problem. The new town hall in Sheffield was fitted with fusion weld, pressure tested, passed. Water soon found plenty of leaks. Whichever material is used, copper, plastic, fusion, soldered, welded, you're going to get leaks. Get used it and make sure you're insured.😂😂😜

[@brianbates4675]

Thanks for the advice 🙏 👍

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

My biggest mistake was becoming a plumber in the first place after the mistake of being born

[@bpavilion8994]

Really? Heard it's an awesome skill to have?

[@Automatique-DJ]

I say that everyday. What a crap job. Pays well though.

[@daz3745]

​@@bpavilion8994you're right but it can be extremely hard on your body.

[@danmccusker4851]

Working for a plumbing company and being a plumber are 2 different things .

[@oliverstewart6548]

Amazing

[@johnlratcliffe]

I like a nice frontal bit too

[@Test123-ef5nw]

Hey what’s Bradley cooper doing on KZbin

[@plumberparts]

Haha!

[@kraghhertel8202]

Full marks on style points from the colonies.

[@combok660]

Great value video normal

[@stevecross7028]

Love it cheers👍

[@zakdaly1985]

Nick bundy's beard is piss funny! Why oh why! Poor lad!

[@reverendjimspanner]

I always push it in all the way 😏

[@acat6821]

I mean why not reem when using a hacksaw? You can use a hacksaw perfectly fine with some prepwork for a diyer ect. You wouldnt just leave the cut like that 😂

[@davidedwards1048]

Nick Bundy’s beard! I think I’ve met her 😂😂

[@gadgetman36]

A correctly sized open spanner is better than the release tool or the two screwdriver method.

[@bimble7240]

No, not for Hep2O fittings. Your method is OK for other makes of fittings.

[@Grayman58]

My old granpa used to say that ... sling ya hook ... hahaha iam now a granpa myself living in Canada....

[@andysims4906]

House bashers use plastic . Proper plumbers use copper

[@richardlewis5316]

Wrong. For underfloor pipework plastic is far superior as you don't have to chop great chunks out of joists to lay in the copper pipes. Just drill holes and thread the plastic through. But for visual pipework always copper I agree.

[@Kiss4cooper]

Got it: full insertion, frontal, reaming (right? Wasn’t sure coz of accent), hard halfway through. 👍 Now tell us about plumbing…… 😂

[@plumberparts]

Haha!

[@michaelwillis6520]

3:26😂😂😂😂

[@wediactis]

Forgot to mention keep fitting on and just loose until pipe is in, just saying for us diyers that you know are not going to go buy an insert or a pipe cutter😂

[@dalesmith2510]

1:29 1:31 1:31 1:32

[@dimitar4y]

3:58 omg cancelled xD

[@Chubby_T0511]

Why, just why would anyone hacksaw a copper pipe???? Some people just want to watch the world burn, dont they.

[@plumberparts]

HAHA!

[@Micktheadventurer]

College used to make us hacksaw then file it down mate.

[@Chubby_T0511]

@luckytheadventurecat2983 that sounds grim.

[@nickcollins7568]

When the pipe you need to cut is in situ and jammed up against the wall or other pipes and you can't get any pipe cutter in there

[@Bertie_Ahern]

@@nickcollins7568 Exactly this. Lift a few floorboards in an average house. You'll soon discover the pipes so stupidly tight you'll be doing anything you can to get at them.

[@_lmagine]

If you've not subscribed, sling you hook! 😂😂😂

[@TheTW11]

Surely soldering is the best, compression is second best and push-fit is.....well, it's like using flexis - if you only want it to last long enough for it to be someone else's problem, then crack on.

[@boofuls]

Like a toned down version of colin furze 😊..great content btw

[@Maltloaflegrande]

My no.1 tip regarding pushfits would be don't use them. Use compression joints or soldering and if you need to use plastic pipes, again there are proper screw thread-based options which will last longer and cannot pop.

[@Marie.b]

."if you haven't subscribed, sling your 'ook".😅

[@rmower3428]

Why on earth have you got that silly tempo in the background

[@ThePerson444]

Watched for the advert. The rest I skipped through.

[@MeSoyCapitan]

Anyone else notice the jump cut where he tries to use the release tool and fails, to him aying how easy it was to use the release tool...

[@plumberparts]

Haha! Those things can be a REET PAIN!

[@Ahmad-qq8hv]

😄👍

[@kurtmorgan4729]

first

[@GTH67]

I don’t want to be bullied in subscribing by your comment so I didn’t watch the video and won’t watch anymore of your normally good and helpful videos

[@darrenphillips5874]

Just don’t use them

[@Timmy51m]

Donkey Rhubarb mate.

[@whitefields5595]

I wonder just how long those O rings are going to last? ...... I think this push-fit stuff is for the benefit of the lazy or partly-trained installer, not the customer.

[@combok660]

Hold your chin up

[@micdev42]

your facial expressions are truly disturbing! Great tips.

[@IIllllIIIIIIlllll]

Wow, thats a modern push fit fitting you’ve got 💰💸

[@daraghevans7637]

Crap