Two Joints

There is always a need in plumbing to join pipes, or fixtures together. The first is one of the most common and easy ways to achieve this is to use a compression fitting. So if you need to join two pipes, you will firstly need to bring the two ends together. If they are untidy and rough you may need to cut them again using a pipe cutter. Now make sure that both ends are clean, this can be done by using some wire wool. You should also clean the olives. Dismantle the new joint and slide the cap nut over one pipe end and follow it with the olive. Visually check that the sloping sides of the olive are the same length. If one is longer than the other, then, make sure that side faces away from the nut. Press the pipe firmly into the joint body and twist to make sure it is firmly against the internal stop. A Harrow Boiler Repair can use all types of joints. Slide the olive up against the body of the joint, and tighten the nut by hand. The olive has to be compressed just enough to guarantee a watertight joint. Mark one face of the nut and on the opposing face on the joints body, then, using a spanner hold the body still, with another spanner, turn the nut one complete turn. Put together the other half of the joint in exactly the same way. Plumbers will normally wrap a single turn of PTFE tape over the olive before tightening the nut, to guarantee a watertight seal. A correctly tightened compression joint should be watertight without the tape. Harrow Boiler Breakdown are professional plumbers who can join all pipework. The second type of joint that can be used is the Metal Push Fit. These are push fit joints that can be used in place of the plastic joints. They are a one-piece body made from a brass alloy. The body has a release mechanism for easy removal with a grab ring made from stainless steel to make sure the fitting is sound. This style of connector is fast to use and not as large as the plastic joints and they can also stand very high water pressure.