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Can you connect plastic pipe to copper?

Last Updated: 25th April, 2020

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You can connect PVC or CPVC to copper in several ways. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe, screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. The best and most safe option is to use a copper-to-plastic adapter.

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In respect to this, can you mix plastic and copper plumbing?

Making the connection between plastic pipes such as ABS or PVC and metal pipes such as copper or galvanized steel is very straightforward. The chemicals used in the manufacture of any of these pipes do not react with one another, so you don't have the corrosion factor to worry about.

Additionally, can you attach PVC pipe to copper? You can connect PVC or CPVC to copper in several ways. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe, screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. The best and most safe option is to use a copper-to-plastic adapter.

Just so, can speedfit be used with copper pipe?

Speedfit fittings can also be used with copper pipe.

Can you use plastic pipes for hot water?

CPVC material goes though an extra chlorination process that gives the plastic slightly different qualities - one of which is a higher maximum operating temperature. CPVC (schedule 80) pipe is rated for use up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it ideal for use on hot water lines in homes and businesses.

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Is plastic pipe better than copper?

Resists corrosion and impact damage better than copper pipe because plastic doesn't corrode, and because PVC pipe is thicker than copper pipe. This means it's better for areas where the pipe will be exposed in high-traffic areas. This is because PVC doesn't conduct heat as well as copper does.

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Can I use copper compression fittings on plastic pipe?

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Which is better plastic or copper plumbing?

More popularized than other metals thanks to its softer material and flexibility, copper pipes are slightly more resistant to water corrosion than other metallic pipes and generally is durable for the long-term whereas plastic pipes are not.

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How long do copper pipes last?

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Guilherme Werbin

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Do I need pipe inserts on copper pipe?

No you do not use pipe inserts whilst using push fit on copper, but make sure you when using plastic barrier pipe, the best ones to use are the super seals.

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Do you need inserts in plastic pipe?

The simple answer is yes, always use an insert when installing Speedfit pipes as it supports the shape of the pipe. We have two types of insert – the 'STS', or Superseal for plastic to plastic, and the 'TSM' for plastic to compression.

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How do you connect copper pipe to speedfit?

Speedfit fittings can be connected onto chromium plated copper pipe if the chromium plating is completely removed to the full depth of the fitting. To ensure maximum grip, the fitting of a collet clip is recommended. It is not possible to connect Speedfit fittings to stainless steel pipe.

Adelfina Ruff

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Are Copper push fit any good?

Push fit fittings and pipes, like copper, can safely withstand heat and pressure so they're suitable for water and heating systems. Many joints are pressure tested to standards in excess of those usually required in domestic situations – 10 bar (100 psi) is common.

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Is Hep2O compatible with Speedfit?

Are Hep2O fittings compatible with the JG Speedfit system pipework? We cannot guarantee that all push-fit plumbing brands are made to the same standards for the internal diameter, so we cannot say that Hep2O fittings are compatible with JG Speedfit pipework.

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Can speedfit be used for hot water?

JG Speedfit is a push-fit system suitable for the plumbing of hot and cold water services and central heating applications, including pressurised and combi systems.

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How do you cut copper pipe?

Method 3 Cutting Copper Pipe with a Hacksaw
  1. Select the right hacksaw blade. Use a hacksaw with a small gap between its teeth so it cuts cleanly through the copper pipe.
  2. Clamp the copper pipe, if possible.
  3. Mark the copper pipe.
  4. Set the hacksaw blade on the mark.
  5. Saw firmly into the pipe.
  6. Clean the cut copper pipe.

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Can you cement over plastic pipes?

plastic pipe will also react against cement. all plastic pipe web sites will tell you it must be insulated." The plastic pipe will not react against cement.

Amadou Robayo

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Do pipe inserts restrict flow?

There is a common concern about the restriction caused by the inserts (stiffeners) needed at joints. These restrict the bore, but they are so short that the the affect on flow is much less than it may seem. The above graphs show relative changes in flow rate that would result from a fixed pressure.

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Can I use SharkBite on copper?

SharkBite Universal brass push-to-connect fittings are compatible with PEX, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT and HDPE pipe. SharkBite fittings come with a PEX stiffener pre-loaded into the fitting for PEX, PE-RT and HDPE. The PEX stiffener does not need to be removed for Copper or CPVC applications.

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Why is my push fit leaking?

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Can push fit fittings be reused?

The push-fit connections you describe are just that – they seal themselves under water pressure by means of a rubber O-ring and toothed metal grab-ring. Some brands, such as Speedfit, can be removed by hand and reused; others can be removed using a special tool; some others cannot be removed or reused.

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