Are push-fit plastic connectors SAFE to use for BATH TAPS ?

[boogsy]

I love the plastic type push fit connectors, have used with radiator pipes before, no problems.

however, intended bath is to be installed on 1st floor ( I HATE any water pipes on 1st floor !!! )

are the push fits safe for LONG TERM USE ?

will the rubber washer perish ?

please see my other post NO 15mm PIPES IN BATHROOM !!!!!!

im dying here, man !!!!!!

Ted

 

[ollski]

yes...well 25 year guarantee anyway

 

[kevplumb]

so had the titanic

 

[masona]

so had the titanic

Did the titannic use push-fit then ? I wonder why it sunk

 

[kevplumb]

didnt work when they tried to push fit a liner into an icberg

 

[boogsy]

absolutely brilliant !!!!



so, am I right in thinking that

a) they are safe, 25 year plus

b) but not as safe as the Titanic ??????!!!!!

 

[kevplumb]

one trys should be ok
never had any probs

 

[bathjobby]

These 'pushfits' and piping are being used by the major housebuilders in new builds these days !

 

[ChrisR]

Yes, you find all the crahp in new build.

 

[bathjobby]

bish bosh; jobs a goodun !

 

[Bas]

I may well be accused of old fashioned but I just cant trust them.... unless any leak would be immediately obvious. Not constructive but honest.

 

[bathjobby]

What is your lack of trust based on ? a failure with the product ?
I know many plumbers and builders who have used nothing else for a while now and no problems to-date, plus the ease, can be fitted, removed and reused, no blow torches in tight spaces, time etc.

 

[JPC]

a bit of this and a bit of that..i use both..mainly copper thou. i think both have some advantages and disadvantages as discussed above.
dunt have 2b black or white..can be grey if u like (not talking pipe colour here)

 

[kevplumb]

why do you have to use 28 mm pushfits on 3/4 taps
i push them on but they always seem to leak round the threads

 

[bathjobby]

nevere, ever, had a problem / leak !