Solder v Compression v Pushfit

[kevplumb]

assuming the diameter and section of the pipe is the same as copper equivalent, can I use standard compression fittings to join these

yes

 

[ChrisR]

Are you sure it's St Steel?? It might be plated mild steel, whcih can be a nightmare.

 

[mrgtv01]

You asked the f****** question. Seco wrote plumbers prefer solder to which you asked for evidence. The fact that solder is purchased hand over fist more than glue might lead people (though clearly not you) to assume that more is used (which answers your question). Unless it's being collected for fun.

If you can't solder and prefer to use your airfix skills, there's no need to suggest everyone else is wrong.

Again - reduce your tone. A sound argument doesn't need obscenities.

Just because a product sells more doesn’t mean it’s better or perferred. It may be more freely available or cheaper.

As for your last comment, I am not the OP so don't assume I can't solder.

 

[Bunglebonce]

Are you sure it's St Steel?? It might be plated mild steel, whcih can be a nightmare.

Oh god the plot thickens!

What issues might I encounter if this is the case and how the hell can I tell on 44 year old pipework?

 

[Nixt]

You asked the f****** question. Seco wrote plumbers prefer solder to which you asked for evidence. The fact that solder is purchased hand over fist more than glue might lead people (though clearly not you) to assume that more is used (which answers your question). Unless it's being collected for fun.

If you can't solder and prefer to use your airfix skills, there's no need to suggest everyone else is wrong.

Again - reduce your tone. A sound argument doesn't need obscenities.

Just because a product sells more doesn’t mean it’s better or perferred. It may be more freely available or cheaper.

As for your last comment, I am not the OP so don't assume I can't solder.

You asked the question about evidence. Sales are evidence. No opinion was given by me about best, just most used (which was what you were asking for evidence about).

As for last comment, if you read it says 'if you can't solder, not 'you can't solder'.

 

[stardanny]

I use solder. They last longer, look best and can be paint on. After I been reading, I had a idea. I tested the glue joint on a copper pipe and test it with my pressure test rig. It blew the joint at 6 bar. I tried again, making sure it even on a joint, inside and outside, again it blew at 7.5bar. Binned it. They never tested for long term.

I wouldn't not touch it with a drain rod!

Solder joint is better, can cope higher pressure.

Dan

 

[experience]

IMO solder is the best, i have been to alot of leaks due to plastic push fit not being fitted correctly. Went to a job last week, the guy had been away for the week, came back to a flood - the whole cavity under his house was completely full of water - must have been 2ft deep. Nice insurance job - that was plastic where the joint had come loose

I do sometimes use push fit but only copper pushfit as it gives a really good connection, once its on its on! Been using it for 3 years and never had a leak - B&Q stock it as do major merchants. I never touch plastic, really dont trust it myself.

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[Softus]