Hi,
I'm doing some minor remodeling of our bathroom which involves moving the radiator (vented CH system). One thing I'm thinking of trying is pushfit copper fittings for the final 90 deg bend (where pipe comes out of wall and turns upwards to the rad valves).
My main reason for wanting to do this is to allow the rad valves to be easly rotated away from the radiators to facilitate easier rad removal for decorating etc. Like most people, I tend to just 'spring' the pipes away from the radiator, but I'm never happy doing this as I always feel I'm placing undue stress on the joints.
So whats peoples opinion, would the 'O' rings withstand a rotation after sitting in one place for up to several years? I've bought a couple of these fittings and had a play (just test pieces in the garage, no water) and they do seem to be very solid and I am unable to pull them apart. My only concern is the 'O' rings and their ability to withstand heating conditions and the odd 'rotation'.
I'm doing some minor remodeling of our bathroom which involves moving the radiator (vented CH system). One thing I'm thinking of trying is pushfit copper fittings for the final 90 deg bend (where pipe comes out of wall and turns upwards to the rad valves).
My main reason for wanting to do this is to allow the rad valves to be easly rotated away from the radiators to facilitate easier rad removal for decorating etc. Like most people, I tend to just 'spring' the pipes away from the radiator, but I'm never happy doing this as I always feel I'm placing undue stress on the joints.
So whats peoples opinion, would the 'O' rings withstand a rotation after sitting in one place for up to several years? I've bought a couple of these fittings and had a play (just test pieces in the garage, no water) and they do seem to be very solid and I am unable to pull them apart. My only concern is the 'O' rings and their ability to withstand heating conditions and the odd 'rotation'.