Plastic Heating Pipes - Cutting and Push Fit

[Deryck Tintagel]

I have plastic piping on the heating system and I was considering changing a long single panel radiator for a shorter double panel. This would mean I need to reduce the length of the pipes to the valves.

What is the best way to cut the piping? I guess a saw is not such a good idea - better to use a special tool?

Can I re-use the push on elbow to the valves?

TIA

 

[Mottie]

A saw would be fine. Don’t forget to use the original insert and a new olive.

 

[muggles]

Use a Stanley knife if it's just one job. The proper tool is this... https://www.screwfix.com/p/0-26mm-m...TkP7UthE9pNFnRkk0YBoCi6sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Deryck Tintagel]

Thanks for replies. I think I have a short length in the garage I can do a trial run with using a knife or saw.

 

[denso13]

Knife for me as well.

 

[Mottie]

Bread knife.