Move an external tap from lead to new location. What to use

[Jonny Vee]

Got an External tap connected to lead pipe and copper just pushed in not even welded or sealed. Not sure how this was not leaking. Now need it to be moved to another location 10m further the garden.

Was thinking to use lead copper adaptor and then use barrier pipe. Can anyone advise if the speedfit works fine on bot copper and plastic or a special joint is required.

JG Speedfit Plastic Push-Fit Equal Coupler 15mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Push-fit, demountable, no tools required. For copper or plastic pipes. Non-corrosive. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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[blup]

On plastic you need a strengthening pipe insert.

Blup

 

[Jonny Vee]

On plastic you need a strengthening pipe insert.

Same coupler but need Straightening on the plastic side correct?

 

[Jonny Vee]

Is there any other option to move from lead to barrier pipe directly without going from lead to copper using the https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-compression-reducing-lead-to-copper-coupler-7lb-1-x-15mm/53125

Thanks

 

[oldbuffer]

As the "copper" end of the fitting is a standard compression fitting, I can see no reason why you shouldn't use JG Speedfit directly into the fitting. The Speedfit pipe should have a pipe insert fitted, and a plain one, NOT the one with extra O rings as they don't have enough depth. Use a copper olive, not a brass one.

 

[Jonny Vee]

Would you use barrier pipe or MDPE for underground pipe as was thinking to extend further and adding second tap which need to go under the garden grass.

Money wise I would prefer just to buy a single longer roll and use for both

Thanks

 

[Nige F]

Got an External tap connected to lead pipe and copper just pushed in not even welded or sealed. Not sure how this was not leaking. Now need it to be moved to another location 10m further the garden.

I'd like to see a pic of how it's been done and not leaked !

 

[Jonny Vee]

I'd like to see a pic of how it's been done and not leaked !

 

[Jonny Vee]

Can I use barrier pipe for underground?

 

[jeff the gasman]

That’s a lead wiped joint.

 

[Jonny Vee]

Common?

 

[jeff the gasman]

Common?

Very in days of yore.
A lot of so called plumbers nowadays wouldn’t have a clue how to make one.
Not their fault though. Can’t service their cars either!

 

[Jonny Vee]

Very in days of yore.
A lot of so called plumbers nowadays wouldn’t have a clue how to make one.
Not their fault though. Can’t service their cars either!

Can I trust the joint and attach a barrier pipe to the copper without going from the lead with moder coupler.

 

[jeff the gasman]

That joint is a lip joint and not loaded for strength. You can connect to the copper easily enough but don’t exert a lot of pressure on the wiped joint.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

the copper without going from the lead with moder coupler.

Are you sure it’s copper? Looks like steel.