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Is this old Hep20 with brass push fittings and is is ok to use with the new white hep20 fittings and inserts? Cream pipe22mm and dark brown 15mm.
Any thoughts guys? The 15mm says CARTOL ACORN-BP.
I need to reroute, would like to use hep20 as replacement
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If the sleeve fits tight enough yes I would use it. The last time I used acorn was getting on for thirty years ago now. We used to use it on installations that were supplied by well water along with extra thick walled copper cylinders, amongst other things.
 
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