Use of push fit with painted copper pipes

[The_OC]

Hi all

Probably a dumb question so bear with me….
Is it possible to use push-fit joints on painted copper pipes? Or Am I better off using compression joints?
I want to change my bathroom sink and taps, and the pipe going up to the taps has gloss paint on it.
I want to avoid changing the whole pipe if possible
I intend to cut a few inches of this pipe below the sink, and use a flexible connection to connect to the taps. The flexible connection would be push-fit or compression type… obviously I'd prefer using push fit if that's possible

Many thanks

 

[Redhotferrari]

Just scrape of the gloss paint with a sharp blade

do it all the time if I need to replace pipework when soldering.

 

[The_OC]

Cheers

Does that mean I can also use Push Fit? I don't actually know hot the a push fit fitting works. Does it seal against the inside diameter of the pipe, like an olive does (in which case scraping paint on the outside will not matter)? If tha'ts the case then a clean cut should do the trick.

 

[Nige F]

Just scrape of the gloss paint with a sharp blade

do it all the time if I need to replace pipework when soldering.

fine for soldering but I wouldn`t trust push-fit on anything but new clean swarf free copper ( and plastic )

 

[The_OC]

thanks everyone for your answers

Can I use a compression joint with olive rather than soldering?
I had something like that in mind
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/77154/Plumbing/Flexible-Hoses/Flexible-Tap-Connector-15mm-x-x-300mm

I want to avoid soldering as I don't have the kit.....

Many thanks

 

[honda]

have used flexi tap connectors a few times, that's what they're for. would still scrape paint off pipe. don't forget to remove burrs on end of pipe with a file after you've cut it and DON'T over-tighten compression joints.