Speedifit connectors

[ipsteedman]

Has anyone any experience with the Speedifit connectors as sold in Wickes. Are they reliable ? Any problems with their use.
Im proposing to put one one the hot water tap connection for a replacement kitchen sink. Space is a bit tight for soldering and I'm not totally confident of my soldering skills.

Thanks
Ian

 

[oilman]

What about compression joints?

 

[ipsteedman]

Well I quite liked the idea of a push fit connection - no spanners etc
But yes, a compression joint is the next easiest option. Feels more secure to me which was why I asked if others had experience of these quick connections.

 

[oilman]

The time saved in not doing up nuts will be nothing compared to the total time of the job, but when you have to disconnect it will be much easier.

 

[croydoncorgi]

So what's wrong with Speedfit??
Especially under a sink (where you can see it), there should be no problem....

 

[taydo]

Never had a problem with them yet (touch wood) make sure you use the inserts if using speedfit pipe.

 

[fitter]

I have asked a few plummers about this and it really is a 50/50 split.

I have used nothing but for the last couple of years and so far so good, admitted it is only on kitchen plumbing but the advantages outweigh the disavantages, if any.

 

[ollski]

the only problem I've ever had with them is sometimes if you're not going into the fitting straight the pipe can push the o ring out of its seating, that plus of course the extra expense of the fittings and the earth clamps.

 

[ChrisR]

Has anyone any experience with the Speedifit connectors as sold in Wickes.

Yes they're too expensive. Try your local merchant or bes.ltd.uk.

Generally no practical problems except earth bonding - has to go to the tap etc.