How to Join Plastic and Copper Pipes | Plumbing Guide for Beginners

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@gareth_gj Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the vids - have a couple of coffee's or beverage of your choice - much appreciated.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. Thanks very much 😀

@EasterlyWind Жыл бұрын

My mate told me I was mad when I suggested to another friend in the room about the inserts for the plastic PEx pipe , so that it holds his shape during compression. Told me he never met a plumber that did it. Came on to youtube to find it and here you are doing exactly what I said lol. Knew I wasn't imagining things . Great clear video mate thanks

@taga-bakilid3332 9 ай бұрын

I was thinking of this to connect PVC to copper pipes and now found you thanks

@keefroberts1367 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the trade and I watched your vid on plumbing for beginners , and I’m really impressed. I know that the issues you covered are real issues for someone just starting out . So well done for taking your time explaining what’s what with pushfit and compression. Great vid .

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the support

@clarkgriswold-zr5sb 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thx5001 3 ай бұрын

I learned so much: inserts, plastic and copper pipe cutters, deburring, using the same branded items, no need for plumbers tape (which I usually always use). Top marks. Now to go shopping.

@paulg413 Жыл бұрын

Followed your instructions to the letter to replace a very poorly installed 22mm copper to 25mm MDPE (no reinforcer and using a 25mm to 25mm mMPDE coupler) with an all brass 25 to 22mm, perfect quick first time leak free fit, Much appreciated !👌

@batchrocketproject4720 2 жыл бұрын

Really well explained, thanks. The first time I used push fittings as a diy plumber many years ago, the problem I had was that sometimes they're not fulling 'in' when they're 'in', it's almost a two-stage process - slide it in til it stops then push harder until it pops past the 'o' ring. Pointing out the pipe marks is excellent advice and would have set me straight back then. Keep up the good work!

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked the tips and the video

@ceecampbell537 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@johns9543 5 күн бұрын

great video & just what I needed as I'll be doing this Monday, thanks mate 👍

@SpennieLence Жыл бұрын

The solid inserts are for compression fittings on plastic but when you're using plastic fittings to plastic pipe you should be using the superseal inserts (STS15's).

@plumbbuild6517 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video just happened to run across it. Nice job I'm a plumber myself and I always use a bit of megaloc pipe dope on my compression sleeves just for the fact that , the squeek you hear when you turn the nut against the olive is the two metals starting to bind the megaloc works as a lubricant to keep it from seizing. But that is just alittle tip I've been doing for 30 plus years of plumbing. Thanks again for the videos I'll continue watching your videos and watch the older videos as well.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and good little tip 👍

@Appemans Жыл бұрын

Bedankt

@wonderworld4056 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much. I learnt a lot. Will be plumbing a new kitchen sink soon so your video on pipe connections was great.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pieterjooste9686 11 ай бұрын

Dankie!

@TheDIYGuy1 11 ай бұрын

Your welcome and thanks 😊

@neilshearer7513 9 ай бұрын

Really clear video and exactly what I needed to know. Thanks very much, You've got a new subscriber.

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@simonroberts9759 2 жыл бұрын

Great, simple, straightforward video with clear explanation. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@chrismoor1898 2 жыл бұрын

As a long time DIY plumber (3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms and counting), for me, it's Speedfit all the way, the DIYers friend. I hate compression fittings, no such thing as a quick nipping up! Would never use them on plastic pipe, even with an insert, there too much give in the plastic for my liking. If I have to use them (radiators for example), I always stick some ptfe tape on them from the get go, saves having to dismantle it when it weeps! Good clear video on how to use them.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked the video

@chrisnelson7500 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my job this week will use plastic pipe for the 1st time, looks very straightforward as long as the prep is not skipped.

@mykolasoloshenko8615 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for video. Helps to solve my issue. 👍

@Billy_Bull_Sheeter 2 ай бұрын

I invented plumbing. And i give my blessing to this video.

@matthew_baker79 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate. As a DIYer I've used compression fittings with copper and plastic, but didn't know you could use push fittings. You've made my job of fitting a radiator tomorrow much easier Cheers!

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped you 😊

@Jailbreaker236 Жыл бұрын

Another great video your instructions couldn't be any more clear absolutely crystal clear..keep up your work mate

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@dontuno Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this video. I actually need to do just this to join a new installation to an old install, and this will save me hours of work. Off to Screwfix later this morning!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@billyblackie9417 2 жыл бұрын

That is really great for a lot of garden enthusiasts as well as builders who are too embarrassed to ask about it great video thank you so much you are a real star

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@crazykittenvideos855 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have never mixed copper and plastic but feel a lot happier about it now! Thanks, keep em coming

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@randybeaumier Жыл бұрын

I researched installing a chrome shut off valve on a pex pipe and was instructed to use a plastic insert on a 3/8” pipe but stainless steel on 1/2” and larger.

@gerytremaine488 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You just saved me hundreds of dollars……. Replacing my bathroom and shower fixtures….appreciate your input. I’m going with the pcv off my 1/2 copper..👍👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video valuable

@bensteel3944 11 ай бұрын

You are a star mate in the way you explain things ... bloody awesome.

@TheDIYGuy1 11 ай бұрын

thanks!

@zdendaderman5253 5 ай бұрын

Best instructional video on the KZbin. 👍

@chrismcandrew1041 29 күн бұрын

Brilliant! This inspires confidence. Well spoken, clear as crystal. Do I detect a Suffolk accent? 🙂

@angelananka-bruce6240 Жыл бұрын

Awesome - just found you as I am about to attempt to renovate my bathroom - you sound like a local too ! (Norfolk ?) excellent tutorial thank you

@ianwashington7910 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Now I understand what the inserts are for.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@smurfsmurf2295 Жыл бұрын

By far the best diy tutorial on you tube

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks

@marty3553 Жыл бұрын

I must say your videos are brilliant

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@vipinpatel4545 Жыл бұрын

Well explained.Thank you

@Eddsparks74 4 ай бұрын

Excellent Video, very straightforward 🙂

@hankfoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I new something was missing, and it was the insert for pex and plastic.

@KdeB Жыл бұрын

your vids are brilliant man, thank you

@SilverCymbal 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, I will never understand why compression fittings were so poorly adopted in the US. They are for sale here but seldom used, I see these working very well in the UK all the time too. Must be like your guys outlets 1000x better than our US ones.

@paulmarshall6968 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Good pace, good audio, good quality

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@frankjames4743 Жыл бұрын

Very nice instructional video. Thank you

@rontorres4018 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from San Antonio Texas. Excellent. Your explanation is straight and to the point. You have really helped me move forward on my project.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.glad it helped you out.

@Tonyv1951 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Great communicator.

@RoofRack2 2 жыл бұрын

I've got that Bahco adjustable. Possibly the best tool I've ever owned. I take it everywhere. Nice vid.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a good adjustable

@stuartshillito3406 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Ive never used plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing work before but I certainly will now, I always thought you shouldn't use under floorboards but after watching this video I am now confident there won't be any leaks, thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jonathanrice-exec11 2 жыл бұрын

That's all new builds use in the U.S. is PEX (PVC pipe)

@sivapillay8206 Жыл бұрын

Great advice Working to do as per instructions

@Chris-12423 2 жыл бұрын

That very very reliable fitting started leaking 8 years later. Opened it up and copper corroded, turned green, and there are pits in the pipe under the space where the o-ring was. It's pretty obvious to me that sealing copper with rubber doesn't work, and I'm not sure why others think sealing a metal that corrodes with a rubber o-ring can last a long time. Sharkbite coats their o-rings with a grease, that should make them last much longer than these uncoated ones. I had two of them, one sprung the leak, second was full of green corrosion but had less pitting so it hadn't failed yet. And just for reference, this is city water, not even hard or anything like that.

@don2deliver 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to sweat a brass pex adapter to the copper. Then use the stainless pex clamps. I figure it should last over 40 years before the Chinese brass corrodes. sharkbites leak when cocked the slightest bit.

@paramotorpilot1749 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent video.

@charangitsahota7952 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained ,Thanks so much .

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@StephenEllerker-l6e Жыл бұрын

Great video lots of interesting information thanks

@kerplunk1984 Жыл бұрын

I did my compression connections using your video, thank you very much for the help. Only thing, I didn't realise I shouldn't have used a super seal insert. I'll redo my connection with a plain plastic insert soon. Maybe you could add a point not to use super seal inserts with compression? Cheers

@youssefbentachfin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video it’s basic of plumbing who made you excellent plumber

@Astrobloke 11 ай бұрын

very helpful video, thank you

@bally1213 10 ай бұрын

Impressive instruction 👍👍

@Urbestieee18 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding, thank you.

@marvinjordan9987 Жыл бұрын

Super informative video. Many thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mrobvious1100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make the video I have one quick question is that just a standard half inch compression fitting and the package doesn't have anything on it that says metal to plastic or is that a specific compression fitting for different materials being joined

@mrobvious1100 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 I guess what I'm asking is Is that the same fitting if you were doing copper to copper as you're doing copper to plastic

@jsw060943 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Take care

@267BISMARK Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you very much.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@PRIN75 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@steve660917 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate very much appreciated.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@biffoswilly Жыл бұрын

JG peedfit always advocate using a silicone lube to prevent damaging the rubber o ring when making a joint, again check with the manufacturer to teach the proper jointing of pipes

@johndudash2579 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough exposA , appreciate the explanation, hope I can use info sometime, not yet though, thanks!

@alstud1 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. As a remodel carpenter, we had to use licensed contractors for HVAC, electrical and plumbing. So I never picked up those skills. Fortunately you make videos that give me enough knowledge to make a project continue or to work on my own home. Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like my videos

@barryanthonywing4848 Жыл бұрын

Very informative,clear and a confidence booster to carry out the job in hand 🤜🤛👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@danielrisk5731 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, God bless !

@sandman7826 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this vid, mate - you answered all the questions I had about connections just as I'm about to attempt the same behind what will become a tiled shower wall. Compression it is, cheers.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@truthpopup Жыл бұрын

Another method I have used is to solder onto the copper pipe a brass fitting that has on the other end a barbed insert for a plastic pipe, to be secured with a crimp ring or clamp.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍

@garyconstant4234 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and a great easy to follow steps, I’ve just subscribed 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 👍

@glennirwin4710 Жыл бұрын

Explained nicely!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sooh7068 8 ай бұрын

Watching this early just before I go into my practical exam, really helping me refresh my knowledge 👏👏👏

@TheDIYGuy1 8 ай бұрын

All the best

@sooh7068 8 ай бұрын

@TheDIYGuy1 thanks very much was appreciated went well and smashed it out the park 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@TheDIYGuy1 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!

@SennaStar 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video that any noob like myself could follow, subscribed

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub 👍

@AwakenedSon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great video, very helpful.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helped 🙂

@billymorton9595 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Have failed so often soldering them. 😂😂

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@tvan3395 Жыл бұрын

Nice video mate

@jozefbelica1424 8 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, your video is better as AI bing 😂 and i going to do it as you explained. Thx again

@ginoasci 2 жыл бұрын

the insert on the plastic side is to keep the plastic tube from collapsing. not collapsing in the totally breaking down sense, collapsing just in the slightly reduction of inside diameter sense. the copper can’t change its diameter size, but plastic is a lot more flexible given its structure, so the insert will help keep both inside and outside diameters in the same place so the “olive” as you call it, can do its job and stay tight around the pipe to prevent leaks. fyi, stainless steel pressure fittings hold up to 2000 psi, so if the copper fitting is rated to even half that at 1000psi, and the plastic pipe is rated to half of the copper at 500 psi, it’s well over the maximum pressure in any house hold all over the globe. un the united state the pressure doesn’t exceed 120 psi, so 500 psi, is well over the maximum pressure, that’s allows us to sleep good at night not worrying about any unexpected leaking.

@RennieMalbrook Жыл бұрын

Can you use this method on an abs pipe