Pushfit copper/plastic

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Does anybody have experience of both? I know JG Speedfit are generally well regarded on the plastic side as are Yorkshire Pegler Tectite on the copper. I've used the Yorkshire's before for a new radiator with copper and was impressed.

From what I gather, Speedfit giving the advantage of being reusable/pipes being able to be removed whereas Tectite needs cutting off once fitted - but the Tectites are smaller/look nicer for exposed runs. Apart from that, are they much of a muchness?

The plan is to use copper pipes with whichever fittings I get as I have clips and a cutter already.
 
Pegler Tectite look very smart, but aren't dismountable, which is a shame, & Speedfit is my favourite plastic push fit.

If you have full access under the floor then run everything in speedfit, & only use copper for the last 300mm or so connection to the radiator valves.
 
This is for an understairs bathroom. Cistern is concealed but accessible however the runs to the sink will be behind plasterboard (and tile) mostly so not too bothered about aesthetics. Just after reliability mostly.

Was going to run some new pipes to extend the CH but the room is so small I think I'm going to spur a socket on other side of one of the walls and fit an electric towel rad as the benefits of a wet install will be negligible and eat more time.
 
copper compression fittings?

EDIT: ive used the plastic speedfit though and they work well
 
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if your burying pipes/joints then id only trust a soldered joint,even speedfit can leak if you don't get the seal right
 
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wazza300 said:
if your burying pipes/joints then id only trust a soldered joint,even speedfit can leak if you don't get the seal right
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+1

Wasn't a speedfit fitting but, a early H2O fitting leaking behind a tile plasterboard wall which I removed, ,& the pipe work was then behind a block wall built to block up a old cupboard, the fun I had getting at it to replace, it was a nightmare.
 
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Speedfit or pushfit are perfectly fine.

I've had fusion welded joints blow in high pressure wet risers, it's all about the skill and care involved in the installation.
 
I could get access from the other side of the wall (under the stairs cubby/utility hole) if required - depending on which way the pipes run when I strip the room I might even pop an access hatch in on that side.

I don't have a torch at the mo which is putting me off a solder joint. It makes the cost per join very high until I do the main bathroom which won't be for a few years.

I'm fairly confident of my prep/installation work, I guess the question was are they both good and it seems the answer is yes as long as fitted properly
 
ive had just one speedfit joint leak,idk what happened maybe the o ring got crimped or something but I re attached it and it sealed properly

only used them once to fit a washing machine,compression joints are good also ive had no trouble with those
 
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I don't have a torch at the mo which is putting me off a solder joint. It makes the cost per join very high until I do the main bathroom which won't be for a few years.
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When you get a torch, make sure it's a Mapp torch, uses a mapp gas which burns hotter than propane, very quick for soldering.

http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatal...=feedmanager&gclid=CP7N5L_zyb0CFQkUwwodLR8Aaw

http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatal...=feedmanager&gclid=CPqz4o_0yb0CFZShtAoduQ4AOQ
 
I just re did all my bathroom everything is speedfit even the radiator I moved.

Not 1 fitting leaked at all, But before I knew about speedfit I started with compression fittings and they all leaked.

for DIY I would say use speedfit, but another alternative is buy all the copper and the fittings put everything in place, then call a plumber to come and solder it he will only charge you an hours labour (£40?)
 
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