J G pushfit fitting prob

[howy1]

Approx one month ago fitted water supply to friends fridge (ice maker etc)
Took feed off of cold feed in loft in doing so used a JG pushfit fitting from 15mm copper one end to 10mm the other with a 10mmx 1/4 reducer , as said it was ok for a month and then decieded to blow out of the 10mm end ,the 1/4 pipe intact in the reducer , my question is has anyone had this happen and what valid reasons would there be as it was fitted as per the correct methods also when i looked at it the twist lock was loose so put pipe back in as before and no problem but i am very unsure that it wont happen again with the consequences , cheers .

 

[twgas]

only had this when joints not done correctly in first place, but I very seldom use plastic/push fit.

 

[howy1]

Hello mick , yes i expect the stock answer to be that the fitting was not put on correctly , surely if this was the case it would show straight away ?
cheers howy

 

[twgas]

you would expect it to show straight away but can take months.

 

[howy1]

Months , i think plastic fittings are a no no then as much as possible .

 

[wiggikins]

Why not just use a 15x10 compression fitting!!

 

[blondini]

What exactly was it that blew out of the JG pushfit?

 

[wambangers]

hi it must be fitted wrong.weve had push fit under our kitchen sink since 1998 and hasnt budged touch wood.

 

[gas4you]

Did you use the inserts on the plastic pipe before you fitted it to the T?

Did you twist lock the T joints?