pushfit

Pushfit fittings are are term to describe these plastic fittings. These can be used on plastic barrier pipe and can be used on copper pipe. Inserts must be used on every joint and they are pushed inside the pipe and acts as a stiffener. There are two main brands. Poly pipe who call there fittings polyplumb. Some people call it grey pushfit or speed fit. The other brand is John Guest their fittings are normally white and are called speed fit. These fittings can be reused again and again so perfect for diy if you make a mistake. Speedfit fittings are manufactured by John Guest. Speedfit fittings are ideal for DIY because you can use them over and over again if you make a mistake. These fittings are white in colour and can be used on plastic and copper, hot water and cold water pipe. Polyplumb fittings are manufactured by poly pipe. These plastic grey fittings are very reliable and can be used on copper or plastic hotwater or cold water pipe. These are very easy to use and require no tools or welding. you just simple push the pipe in. With plastic pipe insure that you use a plastic pipe stiffener or insert on each part of the pipe that is being joined. This goes inside the pipe.