Re-usuable or not? Pushfit fittings

[gmartine]

Yep, you can usually mix push-fit plastic fittings with copper pipe and vica versa although I'm not sure if there is any significant advantage with one over the other.

If I really have to use push fit I do like using tectite with copper pipe but that's more to do with the aesthetic as plastic fittings used with copper pipe frankly look shonky (they aren't ) DIY and unprofessional. Lengthy warranties though can be found with all reputable brands.

 

[king of pipes]

Ok. I'm intrigued. Can someone please detail why the Tectite are superior?
Thanks as always

I'm not entirely sure how I would have completed this latest project without the help of people on this forum.
It is much appreciated
Special mention to Shauncorbs and king of Pipes. You have both been very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to answer my many many questions over these last months

They are made with the best materials throughly tested and a very versatile product always have a few on the van for difficult situations , probably a bit over kill for your job in all honesty you have plastic push fit kite marked so stick with them please don't rely on flexible
connections to showers these can and do fail over time so need to be visible . I wouldn't reuse fittings o rings , the grab rings can be damaged . Regards Kop

 

[exedon2]

As Kopp has said tectite classic are excellent fittings installed literally thousands. We have done a number of large restaurants where tectite metal tube and classic fittings are specified never had a problem.
Also handy for that odd time on copper where you just can't get press gun in!

 

[king of pipes]

As Kopp has said tectite classic are excellent fittings installed literally thousands. We have done a number of large restaurants where tectite metal tube and classic fittings are specified never had a problem.
Also handy for that odd time on copper where you just can't get press gun in!

Same here bud I did some ASK resurants and used tectite classic in all the toilet areas all sensor tap and auto flush work so built up on ply boards then fitted in timber carcassing worked really well , crimp everywhere else . Kop