Utility Kitchen Part 2: Speedfit Plumbing DIY | The Carpenter's Daughter

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Here's my written step by step here: thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/renovations/plumbing-my-utility-kitchen-using-speedfit-step-by-step/

[@robdodd4591]

Hi - thanks for this. I have used these before, not for a few years! Nice to see some tips before I move my washing machine. I wanted to get the clips but I think they have withdrawn the 15mm ones, but I am sure they can be purchased elsewhere. One note, I had one pipe going up into the ceiling which leaked, this was due to a plasterboard being fitted and pressing on the joint. Other than that I have had no leaks in over 10 years

[@RICKYBAJWA1]

Your videos are amazing, really helpful for a DIYer like me.

[@greaser7765]

Good to see a woman doing some plumbing work 😀 well done, good effort.

[@vinny142]

It's so relaxing to watch somebody else do the hard work :-)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hahaha, I can imagine 😂

[@EuroB0B1]

Perfect timing. I have some adjustments to make to water pipes and didnt really know how these push fittings worked. Now i do. Thanks.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad I could help 😁

[@fro0tyl0opy87]

Hi Vikki, Mrgonetopot is right regarding dead legs. You don't want any dead legs in your supply. These dead legs occur at any point in the line where a stopped/capped end has been used, preventing water from escaping the line. Over time this trapped water could become stagnated. If you have capped off the line temporarily, this should be perfectly fine for several months (correct me if I'm wrong somebody please), but if the capping is permanent, I would strongly advise eliminating the dead leg to a maximum of 100mm in length. Other than that, I admire you for taking the time to have a bash at this job yourself. Well done. Personally, if I was going to do this job myself, I would elbow off the line with a washing machine tap (elbow type) so that the hoses are vertical and not under stress/ wear. I would have fitted a single check valve before the tap to prevent back siphonage of the water from washing machine. I would no way have used that compound on that copper length at the start. It's totally unnecessary. Also I would use more clips to ensure a straighter run. I would have used copper tubing over plastic, but then I'm the traditional type I suppose :D Another tip, tighten plastic fittings such as washing machine hoses only by hand, otherwise you could split the rubber washer. When tightening up copper fittings, hand tight first, and then a nip up with spanners about a quarter turn and it's usually trial and error testing for leaks. Hope this helps!!

[@jamespenn3195]

Another great job. I've used speedfit and the like for years , a bit more expensive than conventional copper but makes plumbing so much easier and even if you get a leak it's easy to fix. keep up the good work . Oh and get a set of pipe grips , much easier than mole grips.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks and will have a look 😊

[@PaulLockwood]

Great job Vikkie, they really make the job nice quick and easy. Those copper pipe cutters are a great cheap tool to have, so simple for anyone to use.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks Paul 😊 I think i quite like the idea of working with copper plumbing, but speedfit was definitely fun and easy 😊

[@keithventham1822]

Who's a clever girl then well empress with your plumbing skills. Keep up the good work girl.🤽🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♀️

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha, thanks! I'm so so happy I was able to do this. Wanted to test my skill on basic plumbing for quite a while :)

[@kimlowde5563]

Patronising, and sexist ! would you speak to a man in that manner ?

[@Th3d0n77]

Nice neat job Vikki. I prefer copper and compression but plastic and push fit definitely has its place and has got me out of trouble loads of times. Keep up the good work

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 Hopefully I can master some copper plumbing in the future, but definitely felt safer using plastic for the first time.

[@650GSF]

good stuff, I have done lots of DIY plumbing at work and home, I enjoy doing it, I think most people who like DIY can master the basics of plumbing it's really not that hard once you give it a go, not used the plastic stuff yet I tend go stick with the copper pipes and either solder or compression fittings.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks :) I'd love to master copper pipes and soldering, so maybe that's for my next house? 😄

[@martijnfransen9933]

nice work Vikki, best to use some more C-clips to support your plastic pipes. I normally do this every 25 cm.. this give a nice and ridgid fix and it will help to protect your fittings...

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😁 And will do 😊

[@dadandlad8135]

Done my bathroom with this 5 years ago and not a problem to this day 🤞🏼🤣

[@ilookafterthewater601]

Another flawless victory, then :o) Just a quick note for the future, for when your pipe-cutting shears (or snips - call them what you will) become dull: when you cut, Instead of using them like scissors, which can be seriously hard work and may cause nipping at the cut end of the pipe, line the pipe up in the blades of the snips, where you want to make the cut, apply light pressure to the snips, and twist the pipe, increasing the pressure as you go. A bit like using the twist cutter on copper pipes. You'll likely find this puts a much better, cleaner cut on the end of the soft pipe, it'll extend the life of the snips, you'll find cutting so much simpler and you won't end up with one forearm that looks like it fell off Popeye and you found it kicking about :o) Keep up the good work - You're a brilliant role model for women everywhere who have been deceived in to believing they can't or shouldn't do stuff like this.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hahaha... the thought of a Popeye arm 😂 And thanks for the tip ;) I hope it does indeed inspire women or any novice in general to think "actually, I CAN give this a go" :)

[@ashleyburton8605]

You are fantastic! Really impressed with your ability & confidence

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! It was very scary to start with... don't get me wrong 😂 I've had terrible luck with those compression valves. Whenever I've tried to fix a leak, it's got worse, so didn't want it to play up. But after watching plumber parts demonstrate why they might leak, I decided to fit this with jointing compound regardless.

[@ashleyburton8605]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Don't be beaten! Everything is possible with the right attitude. I've done plenty of DIY successfully, Just be several steps in front before the problems arise & stay calm if things do go wrong. Love the channel & how you go about things

[@CAVERN1234]

I always use PTFE tape on all compression joints. Fantastic job well done.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀 My Dad said exactly the same.

[@superiorbeing95]

Only around the olive, see so many peeps put it on the thread.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes, I saw that in a video while researching :)

[@MrSlack007]

🤦‍♂️

[@meuntitled]

One tip i was told long time ago "Dont tighten pipes to hard, to little and u can tiden more, to much and u have to start over" when it comes to washing machine hoses and that plastic T u took out. In my exsperiance it only leak if tighten to much, most of the time hand presser is enough at the most a very gental touch with pliers :) i learnd that after ruining many of them in the past :D

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😀

[@cmal90]

They have their uses these fittings, but they have opened up a can of worms for us plumbers to the mess we have to deal with by some incompetent people (plumbers included) leave behind them as these fittings are very easy to deal with and can inhibit laziness. This isn’t aimed at you Vikki but is a great example that you had never done plumbing before this and what you were able to achieve with no training. Pop a piece of pipe in the isolator on the hot and then a cap on the end of that to finish off. Jobs a good ein 👍🏻 well done you.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you and will do once I fit the sink - I'll pinch one of the cap ends. And I can't imagine what you might see from someone who's tried without doing any research beforehand.

[@nickcollins7568]

You can join the plastic speedfit pipe into a compression fitting if you want as well. Just use the ordinary non superseal pipe insert and make sure the olive is a copper one and not brass as this is softer and will compress better and make a good seal

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much! That would have made life easier :)

[@paulyh4531]

That was the tap connectors I was on about the braided ones 👍👍good job as usual 👍👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha.. and right under my nose, yet still didn't notice 😂

[@paulyh4531]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK lol bless ya 😂

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Keep learning and saving. Top tips. Don’t use the main stop tap too often for shutting off the supply, it will start leaking up the shaft, or they have been known to snap! Always introduce isolation valves to your new pipe work or appliances going forward. Also you shouldn’t need any compound on compression fittings, get some decent pipe grips and an adjustable wrench 🔧. You got the right tools to make a clean cut end so the olive should do its job just fine. Flexible tap hoses may well come with your new tap, there’s many different sizes just to make simple plumbing that bit more confusing!

[@jacobphillips7956]

Isolation valves, will restrict water flow. No need to keep adding them as long as has 1 point of isolation, stop taps will stop leaking if you tighten up the gland, if stop tap handle snaps then you have over tightened it. and "simple plumbing" is different to proper plumbing. No plastic on show. Copper and soldered joints and bends.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Jacob Phillips New builds I’ve managed did’nt use copper anyway, saves on theft,hot works, permits and fire watch. Here we are viewing simple domestic plumbing, which it all is. Isolation valve at point of use is no big deal, the final outlet will be restricted in some form anyway. I also seriously doubt any DIY’er would start messing with the stopcock if it starts leaking, so it’s not the best idea to be using that every time something needs isolation.

[@moviebod]

Thanks. I think I will have a go also!

[@michaelevans1658]

Good job ,I would place a few more clips on those pipes though.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks :) Going to pick up some better plasterboard rawlplugs over the next few days :)

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Great stuff Vikkie 👍🏼

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😁 plastic plumbing to the rescue 😂

[@garydouglass9577]

Spot on vikki. Cracking job 👏🛠😀😀😀

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks very much 😁

[@liborchmelik8712]

Nice job. But You should add more clips to the wall to hold the tubing. The general rule is 5 to 6 centimeters at each end of a T or angle fitting for tubing up to a size of 1 inch in diameter. And a distance of 2 hammer handle lengths between each clip on the tubing itself. Also a snap cord or spirit level helps to position the clips so the tubing doesn't zig zag afterwards.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much and think I will add more 😀

[@ericcorse]

Well done these new fittings really simplify plumbing. If those are decent compression fittings pipe dope should be unnecessary.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks 😁

[@M6JKW]

Fantastic job 👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks very much 👍

[@cillyede]

Well done again! Love your channel. Hubert 🤗

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😊

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

This is sooo useful to watch. Thank you dudette. ❤️

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

So glad 😀 It felt confusing when I started researching, so hopefully this makes everything much clearer 😀

[@ashleygill5040]

It would probably be a good idea to put a bit of pipe with a stop end the other side of your shutoff valve - just in case it gets knocked. 👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you. It would mean breaking in to a new bag of cap ends but I think I will. Or just pinch one of the ones on the tap when I come to fit the sink 😁

[@DasArab]

Plumbing, like most DIY, is basically having the confidence to do it, and being able to work your way through the Screwfix Catalogue.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Or they can send people to this video 😂

[@MrElliott1979]

👍 my first choice is always copper but I'm old school, if I use plastic, I like buteline pipe and fittings, no failing o-rings and a bit more flexible, nice to see someone having a go.

[@maingun07]

I think the only thing I would have done different is to install a water hammer arrestor. Some washing machines, especially older models, have fast operating valves. As the washer is filling, water is obviously moving through the pipes. But water has mass and inertia. If the valve shuts too quickly, you can experience what's known as water hammer when the force of the water suddenly has nowhere to go and slams into the pipes. This can cause a loud bang and sometimes damage the washer or the plumbing. A water hammer arrestor provides a cushion for this water to go. If you google it, you'll find all sorts that you can buy but they're just as easy to make by installing a T- fitting and a branch that leads straight up for maybe a foot and then dead ends. This will create an air pocket to cushion the fast moving water. Eventually that air pocket in the arrestor will be absorbed and it will fill with water. So all you'll have to do for maintenance is to drain the line, thereby reintroducing air into the arrestor. But you shouldn't have to do this more than once every few years or so. Overall, nice job!

[@almostanengineer]

It's probably a little too late, but I would recomend popping a short length ofcapped pipe in that hot isolator behind the washing machine, just incase the valve starts to leak slightly.

[@thomascoyne157]

Very good job 👍👍👍👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers 😀

[@paulr8898]

Hi looks good. But cap off the hot pipe, just in cases the tap let's water by, or the tap gets turned on.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I had a feeling this would come up as was thinking the same thing, but edited out the voiceover as I thought I talked too much 😂 However, noted it in my blogpost (but was a lengthy 3000+ words). I think I will do this as I have spares 😀

[@M6JKW]

Great video again 👍 Your a great inspiration 👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Hope it helps :)

[@herjindersingh3506]

Hi well done I like looking at your videos I have learnt a lot keep the good work up👍

[@solway17carlisle]

I'm a DIY'er and tackled plumbing under the kitchen sink using JG speedfit. Had a massive leak on the hot water supply from the boiler to the tap and was told that I should have used copper pipe on that system as it is higher pressure - push fit was ok but use copper rather than plastic pipe. Wonder of any others seeing this have any views?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hmm... that is interesting. I know I read it's not suitable for central heating systems. I'm going to pin this to see what others say.

[@wisher21uk]

I personally would only use copper and solder ....... but I found the video interesting and very well done and the step by step explanation was spot on.

[@BossmanEight]

Hello from southern Indiana. Copper pipe & soldered fittings every time. PEX is becoming more & more common in my area but I'm old school: I've never been a fan of push-on connector. It may not be rational but I just don't trust them.

[@moodogtizer5884]

I've fitted many bathrooms with jg speedfit never had an issue. My guess the fitting wasn't on correctly or didn't fit an insert. Up north they use it alot on central heating pipework 10mm to rads

[@solway17carlisle]

Thanks for your reply - reassuring to know that this may have been a ‘one-off’ situation and my other sections seem to be holding up ok. Cheers

[@ranjankc121]

Excellent 👌... You have so much ideas...

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I can't take full credit for it as my father in law drew the plan, but team that with research and it was so much easier than it initially looked! 😊

[@MsPdog1]

Are you planning on staying in this house or, are the improvements being made to sale house later? Just curious.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

We do want to sell up and find a place closer to the sea when it's complete. When that will be, I don't know 😊

[@moodogtizer5884]

You can buy copper push it from screwfix/toolstation. Looks a lot nicer but as its hidden then who cares and does the job 😊

[@almostanengineer]

Definatly can not stress enough that yolu should not forget those inserts!

[@CheckFred]

Very confident attempt ...... Successful TOO! ...... Well done :-)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks (and the the tweet) :D I was definitely nervous with the compression valve so took my time. But the rest was so much easier :D

[@MarcUK]

Did my mum's kitchen a few years ago, put in cold and hot washing machine tap outlets. Then my brother tells me that they no longer make washing machines that use the house's hot water. Oh well, screwed on a blank cap to the hot outlet just in case of leaks. :-D

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ah, I didn't know they'd stopped making them completely. I haven't looked in to them, but we plan on replacing it eventually and thought fancier ones may require it.

[@dilwarhussain8440]

Just brilliant

[@nachtdiertje1972]

Nice job and having the courage to do this plumberwork. A couple of advices, work straight and plumb, use more supports (your pipe will sag) but most of all, get a waterpumpplier(s). Plumbers take pride in not damaging their couplings like it's done with grippliers. Big nono. Use the right tools for the right job. For the kind of jobs you do once and need a single piece of equipment, look in the $5-bin in your hardwarestore, but as DIY you need a decent starterset. Most of the time it will be a combinationplier, (side-)cuttingplier, needlenose- or flatheadplier, waterpumpplier and an adjustable wrench. Most of the time these are sold in combinationboxes and are cheaper then sold separatly. Take the set of a decent brand or making, because you'll use these on a regular base. Those grippliers........ let me say this, as a pro, I've only used them in metalworks, never in DIY. I don't even own one.

[@BossmanEight]

Interesting. Here in the US the hot water is always on the left side no matter what the fitting or appliance.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I'll be making sure our hot tap will be on the left when fitting the sink. I think that's the same rule here.

[@spencerwilton5831]

BossmanEight in the UK it varies from house to house, but the general rule is that all fittings within one property should be the same way around. It's not actually legislation, just best practice.

[@BossmanEight]

Must be very confusing if it can vary that much. Here in the US you can count on the hot always being on the left and the cold on the right no matter where in the country you are, private home or commercial building. I don't think I'd do very well in the UK.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

@@BossmanEight I have found most places have the hot tap on the left.

[@BossmanEight]

As well they should! ;-)

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

Well done,excellent job!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😊

[@du7ch384]

great job, but dont be shy with the pipe clips i'd use every 12" to 16"

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you 😊

[@jimm2099]

Nice video as always, thanks!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks again :) Maybe I dodged a bullet cancelling the KZbin Premieres? 😂

[@jimm2099]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK You are welcome.

[@nolimit4137]

Good job .

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much :D

[@TheZorreo]

Looks so good........

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers

[@neilrafferty2097]

Will plastic last the test of time?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Time will tell I guess, I'd love to know myself and see how the first people who used it a few decades ago are still getting on. Logically it feels like it should last, not sure it could outlast mice gnawing though which I've spotted could be an issue from reading my comments.😃 I could end up replacing everything if we go for a different type of boiler.

[@DanielBradshaw]

The Plumbers Daughter-In-Law 😁

[@augustreil]

Great job ! Hans definitely thinks he's the foreman, lol. Do you guys/gals use Pex pipe with Sharkbite fittings over there ? Thanks and thumbs up !!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks :) That I'm not sure, so hopefully someone can answer you on here. However, I did watch a video yesterday with Skill Builder and they sound bit like these Polyplumb Tees: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bIqp2rnNeXeq8

[@superiorbeing95]

We use pex pipe but not seen the crimp ring system used in USA or Canadia, the speed fit and other pushfit fittings we have work really similar way to the sgarkbite I think.

[@motosierra1000]

Buen trabajo. Felicitaciones

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

gracias 😁

[@thewanderer8]

Very helpful indeed! Thank you.

[@jacko420oioi]

Keep up the good work 👌

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I'll give it a go 😂

[@mikezeke7041]

Haven’t seen that pipe on this side of the pond. Looks good. Little pricey for my taste.(plumber here)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

My plumbing parts (includid the tap attachment I haven't fitted yet) all came to about £100. Not sure how much copper and parts differ though. I didn't think the pipe was too bad at £5 per 3 metres.

[@mrolfe8341]

Good find - there is something deeply satisfying about not having to pay fpr a plumber!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes, I have to agree when it comes to this plumbing hot and cold water.

[@johnkenny7877]

excellent video cheers

[@hopenothate658]

Gaffer had his eye on you!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

haha, he's a right bossy thing as well 😄

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Speedfit make plumbers so last century :)

[@alansmith9412]

But the best

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Much less stressful than working with copper 😂

[@AP-fb3xb]

Just make sure you’ve pushed them on all the way. When I was an apprentice I accidentally didn’t push one all the way on and it was under concrete blocks .. customer rung my boss at 4am saying.. we are 2 foot under water

[@jesseobrien756]

Speedfit is for DIYs. Amateur work.

[@solidus6648]

lol, good luck with that.

[@rajnirvan3336]

Decent job.

[@wisher21uk]

Excellent job there well done you make things look so easy..... it probably makes people think ..... well if she can do it I can lol 😂

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

HOOOORRRRAHHHH :D :D I'm sure anyone can too :)

[@wisher21uk]

The Carpenter's Daughter you are the Charlie Dimmock of the diy world 😜

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

But with a bra 😜🤣

[@wisher21uk]

The Carpenter's Daughter oh yes that’s a good point (well two) although your subscriptions and views would go through the roof 😜😂

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😆

[@RemusKingOfRome]

CUTE !! doggie !

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😍

[@MMKLYH]

Should have used copper and then could used compression fittings if your are doing DIY

[@_tmmy_]

You can also use compression fittings on JG speedfit - just remember to put the pipe inserts in prior to putting the fittings on!

[@davelee9791]

Use Toolstation so much cheaper than Screwfix and delivered free next day for all orders over £10 if you do not have a branch nearby..

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks :) I do usually prefer Toolstation, but it's the other end of town, so only go there if I'm in that direction. And I keep forgetting about their delivery service. Also love their free coffee station 👌😆

[@dilligaf2386]

No one knows how long these speed fit fittings last before they stat leaking because they haven't been used for 40 50 years plus like copper they are as long as you have access to them so if they do leak in 5 10 years you can repair it easy. Just my opinion.

[@jimm2099]

The Premiere thing is unnecessary and fairly unpopular on another channel I watch. FYI

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the heads up- you're making me nervous now. Might disable it 🙈

[@jimm2099]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK You shouldn't be nervous. I always watch your videos. One of the YT channels I watch mentioned that people didn't like the Premiere feature, and he said he would disable it.

[@vinny142]

Nobody will "not watch" your video for this, but it keeps showing up in the list of new videos and you keep not being able to watch it, which is like a bit of cheese on a table that you just cannot reach... KZbin is trying to get people to watch together, like the good old TV days, but with a chat so you can miss most of the video while arguing with a troll. :-) Love your videos and I will watch them when I can enjoy them the most!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks - I believe I've disabled it now.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahaha plumbing NEVER fits.. kitchen fittings are different from bathroom..showers are different than sinks.. toilets are different than what ever else and everything..ahaha.. standard kits never have enough bends and correct pieces ahahha..you always need 2 or 3 sets and then more sets from different places and then its still not right.. you cant get everything at one store.. theres always that one adapter that you have to got to 20 other stores to find and spend another 100 bucks on 5 cent needed parts.. and then if youre brave , you can take back all the extras..ive got a 10,000 ft barn full of extras ahahah.... and i still have to go to the store everytime ahahah..good luck dear.. marry me doc johnny sicily and congo

[@dilligaf2386]

15mm Service valve's my dear, just so we understand, or someone might put on what you said two completion fittings. Lol

[@joshjohnson9245]

As a plumber, this made me cringe

[@dr6124]

Why, because a novice is making your existence redundant? 😂

[@Petertronic]

Please no premiere again, useless feature, and it annoys viewers on all channels I've seen using it.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ah, thank you. I've never seen this before in action. I'm not sure you can read this now, but I've disabled it 😉

[@Petertronic]

It's all good! I loved the video, plumbing isn't as easy as it looks, I taught myself and it was a steep learning curve :)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks - yes, it was scary initially 😁

[@786qad]

Push fits 🤣🤣 don't do it