90 degree bend in polybutylene pipe within elbow

[tcarnell]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone knows of a way to form a 90 degree bend in a polybutylene pipe without using an elbow connector.

The pipe runs in a floor void and will be hard to access once installed, so I wanted to eliminate a potential leak source if at all possible.

I vaguely remember a metal part that wrapped itself around the pipe to form a bend but maybe I'm mistaken...

All help and advice gratefully received.

Tony.

[trying]

personally i would use a cement welded joint if done correctly no problem, can u not create an access panel for future service.

[Plouasne]

Can you solvent weld polybutylene pipe ??

The original poster did not say what size the pipe was nor if it was for water services, central heating, or a waste pipe

[tcarnell]

personally i would use a cement welded joint if done correctly no problem, can u not create an access panel for future service.

Thanks for that reply trying. I didn't mention that the pipe in question is a 15mm water supply pipe. Is it still possible to weld the joint?
No, it's not really possible to create an access panel. It runs behind a short run of floor standing built-in cabinets. It might be possible to access it by removing the plinth, but it might still be difficult to reach it.

Tony.

[johnmcginty]

You can either get a cold forming bend which will give a tighter bend than normal or heat it up with friction or hot air gun and bend the pipe.

SPEEDFIT 22MM COLD FORMING BEND 22CFB John Guest Speedfit H-K BRANDS

[Plouasne]

In France you can get "shoes" that the pipe fits in for a bend this stops the pipe from "throating" or collapsing at a later date, don't know about the UK

[tcarnell]

You can either get a cold forming bend which will give a tighter bend than normal or heat it up with friction or hot air gun and bend the pipe.

SPEEDFIT 22MM COLD FORMING BEND 22CFB John Guest Speedfit H-K BRANDS

This is exactly what I need. I knew I'd seen these somewhere before but wasn't sure they were for 15mm pipes.
Thanks again.

Tony.

[johnmcginty]

No worries the link is just en example photo, you can pick them up from b and q too.

[REDSAW]

or toolstation

[johnmcginty]

or toolstation

I think I get around 95% of my gear from toolstation, I just like the fact that you can see all the prices, good call.

[REDSAW]

I think I get around 95% of my gear from toolstation, I just like the fact that you can see all the prices, good call.

me too, its like a info catalouge where you can work out best to solve problem, especially in the pan connectors.
cheap as chips too ie check out 25 elbows 15mm skrufix