Compression joint with plastic pipework

A frequent scenario will occur when you may need to opt for the use of a plastic push-fit system but then find that you need to make the connection to a compression fitting. Of course the idea could be that you could just replace the compression fitting with a push-fit equivalent type but this isn’t always possible to do.

So what is the routine for using plastic pipework with a compression type of joint?

First of all, you will need to dismantle the compression joint and push the nut onto the plastic pipework. Now, you push the olive onto the pipe. Put the pipe insert into the end of the pipe and push them both fully together. Push the end of the pipe into the fitting, you might have to give it a real push, as, depending on what system you’re using, the pipe insert may have a little rubber seal on it which will create some resistance it will also help to keep everything dry. They push not an olive down on time the joint as usual. Ladbroke Grove Plumbers can fit these types of joints.

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Most important part of this sequence is the pipe insert, as without it the plastic pipe will just crush as you tighten the Olive and you’ll discover a world of water when you turn the man’s back on. Also, the order in the above sequence is critical as it is almost impossible to get the olive of the pipe was the pipe insert is in. A Ladbroke Grove Plumber uses all types of joints.
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