Connecting to old plastic pipe

[Rhodes7373]

Can I use standard push fit bits on this old plastic pipe ?

The fittings at the end are marked with hbp but rather than try and remove them simply cut the pipe and add a push fit connection instead.

Is that possible or do I have to use some special sort of fitting on them ?

Thanks!

 

[Madrab]

That looks like and old Hepworth slimline fitting. Cut the fitting off and you should be able to use modern HEP push fit on it.

 

[Rhodes7373]

So I have to use a hep push fit ? Something like this wouldn't work ?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speed...4IN8Eue8ZfaGzqRTy3BoCgQkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Madrab]

Where abouts are you creating the join? That one you have linked to is a JG speedfit and not a HEP2O fitting.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-plastic-push-fit-equal-coupler-15mm/4252f

If it is a fresh cut then you will need HEP inserts too

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-smartsleeve-plastic-push-fit-pipe-inserts-15mm-10-pack/3158f

If you are cutting the plastic then I'd advise you use a proper pipe cutter too, that'll ensure a clean straight cut.

 

[Rhodes7373]

So I'll cut the grey pipe to the right of the joist. I'm going to join it to another plastic pipe (not on the picture).
One last question, can I use the hep fittings on the new style plastic pipes ? The new pipes look like they are currently connected using JG pushfits.

 

[Madrab]

Ideally you keep the same pipe fitting as the pipe to avoid any issues and puts the guarantee into place. Fittings can be interchanged but it's not ideal but you want to keep the inserts true to the pipe maker.