Brass push fit connectors: how to remove them?

[mike004]

How do you remove Plumbeasy brass push fit tap connectors?
I am fitting a bath at the moment and bought an expensive NoFlames Plumbeasy brass push fit tap connector. 3/4 tap at one end, 15 mm push fit at the other.
The pipe connection proved to be not watertight, possibly because I used a hacksaw and did not cut the pipe off square.
Anyway, now I have put it on, the push fit connector refuses to be removed! The packaging mentions I might need a Removal Pack...
Any ideas? Note that these are not the plastic push fit connectors, where you can ease the clip back and slide the connector off.

Thanks
Mike

 

[BoxBasher]

Removal tools are usually only a quid or so (depending on where you get them from).

 

[Bambergaspipe]

The pipe connection proved to be not watertight, possibly because I used a hacksaw and did not cut the pipe off square.

Now you are paying the price. If a job`s worth doing, it`s worth doing properly

 

[mike004]

Removal tools are usually only a quid or so (depending on where you get them from).

So you can't remove these push fit connectors using an adjustable spanner?
I am amazed that the connector won't budge yet is nowhere near water tight...

Incidentally, do push fit connectors require an exactly square pipe cut? Or are they OK within certain tolerances? I have a cheapo pipe cutter, but it is worse than the hacksaw.
Or would compression fittings be a better bet for a novice?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Bambergaspipe]

I have a cheapo pipe cutter,

Don`t make me tell you

Or would compression fittings be a better bet for a novice?

In your case a professional might be better.

 

[SweetTrolley]

The pipe connection proved to be not watertight, possibly because I used a hacksaw and did not cut the pipe off square.

Now you are paying the price. If a job`s worth doing, it`s worth doing properly

this muppets obviously an armchair nurd. you wanta out on site more matey. lol

 

[Bambergaspipe]

this muppets obviously an armchair nurd. you wanta out on site more matey. lol

It`s Nerd actually. I don`t really understand the terms ``you wanta out on site more``I`m too old. `Smack yer Beeeatch up`

 

[Hedgehog1]

Hi,

I fitted an outside tap this weekend only to discover a couple of push-fit joints were leaking - I was about to order a removal tool. No need in the end, because although I thought the copper pipe was pushed home fully into the fittings, it wasn't. After using some force to push the pipe into the push-fit elbows, all was well. Perhaps some brute strength may work in your case too?

I too used a (junior) hacksaw (and a file and wire brush) to ensure the pipe ends were as square as possible and burr free.

Incidentally, is your cheapo pipe cutter this one?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A335535&ts=02492&id=21946

I ask because I’m contemplating ordering one of these in preference to using a hacksaw. I'm tempted to order this one:

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A335535&ts=02606&id=12468

but as an occasional DIYer I'm trying to save money. Perhaps not such a good idea to go for the cheapo one if it's worse than a hacksaw - you get what you pay for!

Hedgehog

 

[mike004]

Incidentally, is your cheapo pipe cutter this one?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A335535&ts=02492&id=21946

Hedgehog

Very similar. But I got mine from the pound shop. It's too blunt to cut through a copper pipe, though.

I'll try to find a removal tool. If not I will have to get hacksaw out again!
Mike

 

[Hedgehog1]

I'll try to find a removal tool. If not I will have to get hacksaw out again!
Mike

The pound shop eh? Now that's what I call bargain hunting !

Here's some release tools for push-fit:

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101595&ts=36611&id=17365

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/194592...vJOxcInvY1H4JwBcSZ2MIfCIMv2VNq1z WJ9bQPNXrg==

I didn't particularly enjoy using the hacksaw to cut pipe - I think I'll order that cheapo pipe cutter from screwfix and see how it goes.

Cheers,

Hedgehog.