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Question: As an occasional and always very hesitant diy plumber, I've always used traditional soldered or compression fittings in the past. I'm just about to fit an outside tap and my local B&Q has a very patchy stock of fittings. As a result I've bought a brass tap plus a selection of these new fangled push fit fittings (some copper, some plastic). I'm a bit wary of the push fit stuff - is there anything I should watch out for? What if it leaks on test, how do I tighten it up or get it apart again?
Answer: The main thing is to follow the manufacturer's instructions. This usually includes but is not limited to: - Cut the pipe clean and square using a tubing cutter and not a hacksaw - Make sure that the end is thoroughly deburred to avoid slicing any seals in the fitting. - Mark the pipe using the distance given by the manufacturer or mark on the fitting to ensure that the pipe is pushed fully home. Fittings are generally demountable, although some do require a special tool to do so. On others you push down on a ring at the mouth of the fitting.
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