Push fit fitting to connect on to 1/2 copper

[Mgrant]

Is it ok to use push fit connections on old 1/2 copper. I know you need adaptors for 3/4 to 22mm. Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

no either compression or soldered

 

[Mgrant]

I have some radiator pipes to alter under a floor in a bungalow I will drain off from the drain point on a radiator to get most of the water out then cut under the floor. Is it likely I will manage to get all the water out to unable me to solder?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I have some radiator pipes to alter under a floor in a bungalow I will drain off from the drain point on a radiator to get most of the water out then cut under the floor. Is it likely I will manage to get all the water out to unable me to solder?

you should be fine

 

[Mgrant]

thanks just cut and it should stop running enough to solder after a while?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

thanks just cut and it should stop running enough to solder after a while?

well if you drained down its just going to be whats left lower than the drain point

 

[snowhead]

Use a wet vac to suck the remainder out, if you have one.

 

[Mgrant]

Thanks yes the drain point is on the radiator tail I'll be cutting the pipes to tee off under the floor of the bungalow. Still sound ok?

 

[Rob Foster]

Is it ok to use push fit connections on old 1/2 copper. I know you need adaptors for 3/4 to 22mm. Thanks

i used push fit 20years ago on my gaff copper to copper because I was being lazy boy
all that happens is the fitting goes a bit yellow never a problem

 

[Phil]

It doesn't go yellow because its connected to 1/2 pipe, its the Bromine they put in the plastic as a fire retardant. Those old JG are a sucker for it, like they're going to survive a fire anyway?