Flexible waste straight coupling allowing you to join two pipes from 38mm to 45mm and absolutely ideal in a conversion or renovation situation. This fitting is also available to convert from 30mm to 38mm and can be bought as a flexible bend from 40mm to 48mm

An important point to mention is that if you do tighten it too much this can damage the rubber seal or push it past the point of creating a good seal and leaks will start. In this case you will need to take it all apart and replace the seal if you can find an exact match or replace with a new compression unit if not. How to Cut Plastic Pipes for Compression FittingsWaste pipes used for push fit fittings and solvent weld fittings are two entirely different sizes and one of the easiest ways to join the two is by using compression fittings Compression waste conversion bend. This bend allows you to change direction and convert from 40mm pipework to 32mm pipework and vice-versa Our Irish compression fittings are made of brass bodies and olives. These are for use with Irish copper pipes. To do this, use a fine piece of sandpaper, at least 280 grit or greater or a small file and gently run it around the edges until smooth – Don’t press too hard as you will scratch the pipe and this may cause leaks. Once done, the pipe is ready to fit. Whilst cutting, keep your eye on your line and ensure the saw stays straight and true. Keep going until you are all the way through.

Our lead fittings collection includes brass compression coupling for joining lead pipes to copper tubes. The fittings in this range are not suitable for gas use. The T-joint comes in a range of different sizes and fittings, both 32mm and 40mm, imperial and also reduction. Most commonly used when teeing into an existing pipe run One other really invaluable use for plastic compression plumbing fittings is when you are refurbishing and trying to join old pipes to new pipes including old lead wastes (which should be replaced if you get the chance) and odd sized imperial waste plumbing pipework, they are absolutely ideal for thisPlastic Washer: Once the below screw cap is screwed up it applies pressure to the washer which in turn presses down on the rubber seal, holding it in place and ensuring it seals Despite the above minor disadvantages, push fit plastic compression wastes do have many advantages that can be seen below: As above, measure and mark the position on the pipe that you want to cut, mark your point with a soft pen. A compression fitting is used to join two tubes or pipes or a pipe to a fixture or valve without soldering. They are preferred when installing cold or hot water pipes or repairing gas or central heating systems.