Push fit connectors
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Have you read the installation instructions that came with your shower ? Most specify a compression fitting is used on the shower inlet.
On that style of connector, it must be loose when inserting the pipe, then tightened afterwards.
To remove, loosen the collar, push the end plastic piece in towards the fitting, hold it in and pull the pipe out.
For copper, cut the pipe with one of these: https://www.toolstation.com/rothenberger-pipeslice-tube-cutter/p50182 so there is no burr.
Scratched or hacked copper will damage the seal in the fitting and it leak forever.
To remove, loosen the collar, push the end plastic piece in towards the fitting, hold it in and pull the pipe out.
For copper, cut the pipe with one of these: https://www.toolstation.com/rothenberger-pipeslice-tube-cutter/p50182 so there is no burr.
Scratched or hacked copper will damage the seal in the fitting and it leak forever.
You don't need to slacken off the nut to insert but is easier to fit, you must loosen to demount, it won't otherwise and definitely yes to deburr.
As suggested though a compression fitting would probably be more suited to that kind of install IMO and use copper olives.
What's with the tape around the cables? Never a confidence booster, especially with the amount of power running through that.
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I used one of those so I guess no need to use sand paper or whatever to get rid of burr
I remember you saying. I was gonna get one then the guy in shop said get a push fit. Think he was a plumber before working there (so he said) and with little confidence with plumbing thought that would be easier.
Just found this on instructions for Mira Play
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Ok ,all good there then.
That is never used, it will scratch the surface.
Deburring tools are available such as https://www.screwfix.com/p/monument...ernal-external-pipe-duberrer-up-to-38mm/75501
and if the pipe is old and dull, then use some of this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-products-medium-steel-wool-450g/67328 and wear gloves while using it unless you want to be picking steel splinters out of your fingers for the rest of the week.
No bother, if they say use push fits then crack on, always best to read the MI.
My concerns with push fits are always leaking seals later on in an electrical appliance, that's why I suggested compression is better suited IMO, not that you couldn't use push fit
My concerns with push fits are always leaking seals later on in an electrical appliance, that's why I suggested compression is better suited IMO, not that you couldn't use push fit
No bother, if they say use push fits then crack on, always best to read the MI.
My concerns with push fits are always leaking seals later on in an electrical appliance, that's why I suggested compression is better suited IMO, not that you couldn't use push fit
Might buy one and keep an eye on push fit connector for ieakages (take top off and have a look) then change over if leaking.
It was confidence thing regarding doing the olive up to the right tightness that I was worried about so went for easy option. I guess do up olive check for leaks if a leak then do tighter until no leaks. That's what my neighbour did when it leaked (he'snot a plumber though). That's the way.
Copper olives if compression, and, check that the factory made electrical connections are tight as well as your own.
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