OLD SCHOOL DIY,er reqs pushfit / flexi help

[twedspeed]

Hello - Am fitting a new bath , the type with taps in the middle and not at the end . I need to know if I can join these new fangled "pushfit and flexi pipe,s" straight on to the old 22mm copper supplies.
I need to go about 3 ft ,Ive only ever worked with copper pipe most of my life.
If its not possible I,ll just make up some pipes and solder the job, but if I can - Whitch brand / type / make do you reccomend , and whats your advice /warnings etc on fitting copper to plastic. ?? any help gratefully received.

 

[Richard C]

If your competent working with copper, I’d stick with that; I’ll never have push fit or plastic in my own property.

 

[TicklyT]

If you are going to attach pushfit to existing old copper, make sure the pipes are 15mm or 22mm.

Older copper may be 1/2" or 3/4", and out of spec. to connect with pushfit.
(1/2" is close to 15mm, but the size difference will probably be outside acceptable limits for pushfit. 3/4" is obviously smaller than 22mm)


If you have the kit and the ability, use soldered fittings. There is probably little difference in price, they have a proven track record for reliability and longevity, and they look neater too!

 

[Charnwood]

If you do go for push-fit the ends of the copper pipe needs to be free of burrs, preferably cut with a pipe cutter.