I just fitted new radiator today and changed location of radiator in my bedroom. Watched your video using push fits and you saved me a lot of £££. Thank you for your good knowledge my friend
This tutorial stands out for its clarity in focusing on what you need to know, rather than delving into unnecessary details or showcasing the plumber's expertise excessively, which is common in many other tutorials I've watched. It's refreshing to find one that's straightforward and to the point
So what is the minimum distance between two Speedfit connectors (obviously to allow later removal)? Say and elbow and a valve feeding my sink. I am refitting for the valve and I want the current flex pipe to be in the same position. It would be useful actually to know the minimum length of Speedfit pipe needed as an alternative way of looking at it. Thanks.
Great video mate, perfect explanations throughout 👌 I do have a question for you please. If I use a push fit on a copper pipe, ideally how much copper should be present for the push fit to connect comfortably? I have a slow leak on the main pipe to my toilet and the compression fitting is stuck (olive is gripped hard and I don't have space to cut it at an angle to get it off 😭) so I was considering to cut the main pipe shorter so I can just remove the compression fitting but the copper isn't that long so I'm not sure if it would be best to cut and extend with the plastic pipe as you've shown. PS - the leak is behind the isolation screw, so the slow leak is consistently dripping and it's not the nut being loose as I've given it another tighten, no luck though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Very good vid, thanks! But could you tell me if these fittings can be used on flexible plastic pipes? I have a plastic pipe feeding my toilet and the only way of isolating the water when working on it is by the main stop valve. Could I use speed fittings on flexible pipe so I can fit an isolation valve? Thanks in advance!
It’s ok saying these fittings have a 25 year guarantee, how long does the average copper fitting last? 50/60 years I know which I’m going to choose long term. Great explanation of the system though.
As usual an excellent bit of educational content, clearly explained for the likes of me who have never done it before! Had the cold water feed to my boiler (which was run outside) burst on Saturday and has now been run indoors using this speedfit stuff. Job done thanks to you and this great video! Much appreciated 🙏
Dont, it will last until the copper corrodes with condensation from the two surfaces that conduct heat differently, the copper will develop green slime and it will fire it off the pipe. It is just a question of when. I have seen hundreds of failures some that have cost over £30,000 to fix the damage .
I fitted a washing machine service valve using plastic pipe with insert but it leaked. A small leak but couldn't stop it. I have read its best to use copper for comression joints and simply join the plastic pipe to the copper pipe.
Thank you for explaining this so clearly. I had an external tap fitted under my sink and discovered a lot of "white plastic" had been used. I now now how useful this will be for future projects. Indebted to you,
Hi, I hope I can an answer, I have a 10mm plastic pipe coming from the wall for toilet feed any suggestions on how to fit it to the toilet with an isolation? Thanks
Perhaps worth mentioning that those inserts can be used with compression fittings whereas the ones with the extra washer (not in the vid) are for push fit fittings.
I just did a bathroom project and used JG Speedfit all the way, it was so simple and very effective. Saved me a fortune on plumbers bills. Even cut it with a hacksaw (don't shout at me!!) and it was trouble free once the burrs were removed with a sharp knife.
Hi. Currently undertaking a job where I need to split a cold water supply in the bathroom into 3 supplies. Any guidance on if I can tee off of from a tee? Trying to avoid the more expensive 3 way manifolds which seems excessive. I'm splitting the cold supply to a sink to a washing machine/and two taps.
Just did a project using JG.Since I was using a couple of elbows I was practicing trying to get exact size and discovered when removing the pipe scores were being left on the pipe.It was all plastic I was using.I read that you shouldn't use pipe if it's marked so I tried to do job without having to remove them again.What do you think of this?
Great informative simple video. A question - how do I join new flexible pipe tails with female connection to the existing push fit on my boat - fitting a new mono block tap? Thanks
Will this really stand the test of time compared to copper, though? 25 years isn’t a long time when considering the consequences and disruption of it leaking and having to replace them all.
Why didn't you use super seal inserts for the plastic compression fitting? Is it not right or needed? I have been using them for all plastic on plastic (and the normal insert when going to copper, brass, chrome etc.)
Great thank you. Can you tell me do I need to drain the entire heating system to extend a hep20 pipe? Want to shift a radiator 30cm so need to extend a pipe with a connector. Thanks
Is that not a compression insert , using plastic pipe shouldn't it be the insert with the 2 rubber o rings on ? Explained very well and clear perfect for beginners
great tutorial thank you! question, my plumber has used 3 corner white joints on grey pipe (if that makes sense?!) is it ok to use that many on about a 10cm piece of pipe? thanks
i have a tee for washing machine and I just cant stop it from leaking when I attach the washing machine hose its fine on a y split not the tee any help would be great
i have used it for the whole heating radiators in my house, i have 3 floors and 5 heating radiators. we have a district heating system in the netherlands with water flowing of 80/90 degrees, and about 3 to 4 bar. i must say in the first installation some connection leaked.. but after i checked again i saw that the tube was cutted crooked. i cut it straigt again and the leaking was gone. i used it one winter period without any leakings so far, but i am just curious if it will be fine next year? can i trust the John Guest Speedfit system? and for how long will it last? because the connections are made in the wall. does it reach a lifespan of 30years? it's a very nice system, but i dont know how for i can trust the installation, if anyone can clarify this for me i would be relieved :)
I just fitted new radiator today and changed location of radiator in my bedroom. Watched your video using push fits and you saved me a lot of £££. Thank you for your good knowledge my friend
I've been searching for push fit pipe tutorial and yours is the only one clear all my doubts in 7 min! Well done and Thank You!!
This tutorial stands out for its clarity in focusing on what you need to know, rather than delving into unnecessary details or showcasing the plumber's expertise excessively, which is common in many other tutorials I've watched. It's refreshing to find one that's straightforward and to the point
Very clear and confidence boosting !
Thanks. What else would you like to see?
Just caught your video on YT,very good,informative and well presented,good luck with your channel!
Thanks. What else would you like to see?
Amazing video very helpful 👏 thanks mate you just saved a few hundred pounds 💷 by me not calling a plumber
I don't need to do any plumbing - I just enjoy the videos. Cheers!
Good to hear, thanks
Many thanks! I love the fact that knowledgeable folk like you take the time to post useful videos like this!
I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks
So what is the minimum distance between two Speedfit connectors (obviously to allow later removal)? Say and elbow and a valve feeding my sink. I am refitting for the valve and I want the current flex pipe to be in the same position. It would be useful actually to know the minimum length of Speedfit pipe needed as an alternative way of looking at it. Thanks.
Great video mate, perfect explanations throughout 👌
I do have a question for you please. If I use a push fit on a copper pipe, ideally how much copper should be present for the push fit to connect comfortably? I have a slow leak on the main pipe to my toilet and the compression fitting is stuck (olive is gripped hard and I don't have space to cut it at an angle to get it off 😭) so I was considering to cut the main pipe shorter so I can just remove the compression fitting but the copper isn't that long so I'm not sure if it would be best to cut and extend with the plastic pipe as you've shown. PS - the leak is behind the isolation screw, so the slow leak is consistently dripping and it's not the nut being loose as I've given it another tighten, no luck though. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Very good vid, thanks! But could you tell me if these fittings can be used on flexible plastic pipes? I have a plastic pipe feeding my toilet and the only way of isolating the water when working on it is by the main stop valve. Could I use speed fittings on flexible pipe so I can fit an isolation valve? Thanks in advance!
It’s ok saying these fittings have a 25 year guarantee, how long does the average copper fitting last? 50/60 years I know which I’m going to choose long term. Great explanation of the system though.
Great video thank you. Would these push fits go on older 1/2" copper pipe which I'm told is a tad larger in diameter than 15mm pipe?
Yes they fit copper pipe fine
As usual an excellent bit of educational content, clearly explained for the likes of me who have never done it before! Had the cold water feed to my boiler (which was run outside) burst on Saturday and has now been run indoors using this speedfit stuff. Job done thanks to you and this great video! Much appreciated 🙏
That is so much quicker and easier than copper fittings, solder, flux etc. I was a 1980s/90s plumber.
That was a great video. You make a good teacher.
Clear and straight to the point. Many thanks!
Thank-you I found this very handy for a project I will be doing. It seems so easy to do.
Brilliant mate, I have had nothing but trouble with older copper pipes and metal compression fitting but this makes more sence, brilliant job.
Nice and simple! Great video! Thanks!
Hello Master,
Does the isolation valve have to be flat faced to connect a flexible pipe to make sure it doesn't cut into the washer ?
When come
Why Come
Polymers constantly oxidise until the plastic fails. Heat and UV light will accelerate the process. Copper lasts thousands of years.
Nicely and clearly explained. You covered all the scenarios that most DIYers will face. Top marks.
Glad it helped
100% agreed with this comment - thank you
@TheDIYGuy how can you connect these Push Fittings to a hozelock type connector ? Is that possible?
Great video one question
Can we mix and match John guest pipe with hep 20 push fit fittings and vice versa
Is it ok to use plastic joints behind plasterboard walls? Is that what they do in new builds now? Thanks
Great style and well explained. Thanks I’ve subbed .
Dont, it will last until the copper corrodes with condensation from the two surfaces that conduct heat differently, the copper will develop green slime and it will fire it off the pipe.
It is just a question of when.
I have seen hundreds of failures some that have cost over £30,000 to fix the damage .
Brilliant. I was just about the start a job and had no idea about the inserts!
I fitted a washing machine service valve using plastic pipe with insert but it leaked. A small leak but couldn't stop it. I have read its best to use copper for comression joints and simply join the plastic pipe to the copper pipe.
Thank you for explaining this so clearly. I had an external tap fitted under my sink and discovered a lot of "white plastic" had been used. I now now how useful this will be for future projects. Indebted to you,
Hi, I hope I can an answer, I have a 10mm plastic pipe coming from the wall for toilet feed any suggestions on how to fit it to the toilet with an isolation? Thanks
Gr8 vid, thanks. Barrier pipe is sold online in coils. ? Does it straighten out when you cut off a length?
Perhaps worth mentioning that those inserts can be used with compression fittings whereas the ones with the extra washer (not in the vid) are for push fit fittings.
Hi. Do you know if the pipe inserts can be used with any plastic pipe or JG Speedfit pipe only? Thanks
Why do plumbers solder manually when Yorkshire fittings are about? Is it purely to cut cost on loads of joints ?
Yeah...when I did my bathroom got paranoid about forgetting the inserts..
I just did a bathroom project and used JG Speedfit all the way, it was so simple and very effective. Saved me a fortune on plumbers bills. Even cut it with a hacksaw (don't shout at me!!) and it was trouble free once the burrs were removed with a sharp knife.
101% useful and to the point. Thanks
I saw somewhete say jg recommend copper olives on push fit. Do I or not
What's the best way to go from a 10mm speedfit isolator to a 1/2 flexi tap tails?
Can I use these fittings using a t to get a extra water line from my shower pipes to a new tap... Is this possible
So camper vans will be the same? But its a 12 Mil pipe and fittings that are in my camper van
Are you allowed to chase speedfit into walls?
Which kind of the pipe connection is the best for heating system?
Does different brands work ok if mixed up ?
Any disadvantages besides price maybe?
Can these be used to plumb in a shower plastic pipe instead of copper
Can you use these with iron pipe, common in the EU?
One of the best tutorials out there. This really helped.
Thanks
How does the water flow with an insert in the pipe??
Hi. Currently undertaking a job where I need to split a cold water supply in the bathroom into 3 supplies.
Any guidance on if I can tee off of from a tee? Trying to avoid the more expensive 3 way manifolds which seems excessive.
I'm splitting the cold supply to a sink to a washing machine/and two taps.
Very good demonstrator. Shudve been a teacher .
You mention Barrier pipe a lot and not qualpex. Why ?
Thanks a lot
Just did a project using JG.Since I was using a couple of elbows I was practicing trying to get exact size and discovered when removing the pipe scores were being left on the pipe.It was all plastic I was using.I read that you shouldn't use pipe if it's marked so I tried to do job without having to remove them again.What do you think of this?
Great informative simple video. A question - how do I join new flexible pipe tails with female connection to the existing push fit on my boat - fitting a new mono block tap? Thanks
Thankyou plumber took me d/washer out today their replacing it but he said we need 15mmvaule for water supply to d/washer so I show hubby yr video
Your welcome 👍
Will this really stand the test of time compared to copper, though? 25 years isn’t a long time when considering the consequences and disruption of it leaking and having to replace them all.
Can you use these fittings with pb pipe?
I was put of using speedfit due to fear of the unknown and ignorance.. This cleared up most of my queries in one short YT video. Brilliant.. thanks
Why didn't you use super seal inserts for the plastic compression fitting? Is it not right or needed? I have been using them for all plastic on plastic (and the normal insert when going to copper, brass, chrome etc.)
How many years do these last?
Great thank you. Can you tell me do I need to drain the entire heating system to extend a hep20 pipe? Want to shift a radiator 30cm so need to extend a pipe with a connector. Thanks
That’s dependant on the type of system you have. If pressurised then yes, if it’s a vented system then you may be able to pull a vacuum
Nice one ..using screwfix brand. This was so help full 👍🏼👌
You are my best friend now! Thank you very much for this instructions I fixed my sink myself!
Cheers. That's the name of the game
Fantastic 🔥🔥🔥
Nice Video, well explained
never buy a bristan shower
Is that not a compression insert , using plastic pipe shouldn't it be the insert with the 2 rubber o rings on ? Explained very well and clear perfect for beginners
Using matching brands is fine but what if youre fitting to existing where you're not aware of the brand of pipe? I assume its okay to do so.
Brilliant mate. Fitting a show soon and got all these fittings today and wasn’t sure how they would work but this video was superb
Glad you found the video helpful 👍
This is brilliant, so clear - even for me.
Took the words out of my mouth Jo ♥️
Great tutorial am learning late in life that plumbing doesn't have to be so scary . Many Thanks Mick.
Absolutely 🤗
Thanks for sharing this mate.
great tutorial thank you! question, my plumber has used 3 corner white joints on grey pipe (if that makes sense?!) is it ok to use that many on about a 10cm piece of pipe? thanks
Thanks a lot for your videos
Your welcome 👍
i can now do it iv seen the video
Ace
Ty 👌
i have a tee for washing machine and I just cant stop it from leaking when I attach the washing machine hose its fine on a y split not the tee any help would be great
Can I put compression to the towel radiator?
Radiator conection is 22mm brass (female)
Tried find speedfit 15mm to male 22mm but can't find 🫤
Thanks
Amazing thanks.
John guest is now 50 year guarantee, if done properly it will last longer
Absolutely 🤗
Speed fit is the way to go now thought u had to use the rubber inserts going into plastic and the other inserts if ur going into compression?
Best way to use push fit plastic is to not use push fit plastic, pay a professional and use copper
However most professionals now use push fit apart from on applications where copper looks better or where it isn't within spec to do so.
What would you use as a permanent stop end on a redundant plastic pipe?
Nothing , remove it.
brilliant need to change some radiators for larger ones and this is a brilliant explanation of using push it pipe Thank you
Thank you
excellent,exactly what i was looking for, thanks,,subscribbed
Thanks for the sub!
Very well explained 👍
Nice clear vid. Well done and thank you.
Can the speedfit pipe be used for drainage from the shower tray to the external pipe connector?
great reminder on best practice -- thanks for the posting. I recommend you stand over the plumber and talk to him about his life and wife
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Thanks great video...
Glad you liked it!
Can we use the plastic pipe and joins on radiators?
Thank you for your helpful video!
Great video , very clear teaching
and great photography .
Great job thanks
whats the small thing inside the pipe?
i have used it for the whole heating radiators in my house, i have 3 floors and 5 heating radiators.
we have a district heating system in the netherlands with water flowing of 80/90 degrees, and about 3 to 4 bar.
i must say in the first installation some connection leaked.. but after i checked again i saw that the tube was cutted crooked. i cut it straigt again and the leaking was gone.
i used it one winter period without any leakings so far, but i am just curious if it will be fine next year?
can i trust the John Guest Speedfit system? and for how long will it last? because the connections are made in the wall. does it reach a lifespan of 30years?
it's a very nice system, but i dont know how for i can trust the installation, if anyone can clarify this for me i would be relieved :)
Yes, you can fully trust the system for many years if installed to standard.