System Connections0 pages
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION TO COMPRESSION FITTING
Many but not all compression fittings are suitable for use with
plastic fittings and pipe. Users should therefore check for
compatibility. Compression fittings with short tube stop depth or
brass olives should not be used with plastic fittings or pipe.
When using compression fittings with Speedfit pipe, a
Standard Pipe Insert (prefix TSM) must be used to withstand
the compressive pressure of the olive. The olive must be
located within the length of the pipe insert and the pipe fully
inserted into the fitting. The connection should not need more
than 2 full turns after the olive has gripped the pipe. JG
Speedfit recommend the use of soft copper olives.
Ensure nut and olive are in place before inserting pipe insert.
Compression fitting
TSM Pipe insert
Olive
Speedfit Pipe
CONNECTION TO IMPERIAL PIPE AND FITTINGS
The Speedfit Range includes couplers to connect Speedfit
Pipe to 1/2” to 1” BSP and BSPT. See page 25 of the
Speedfit Product Guide.
Fittings to connect imperial
pipe to metric are shown on
page 28 of the Speedfit
Product Guide.
CONNECTION TO CHROME-PLATED COPPER PIPE
Collet clip
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.
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