PIPE AND PIPE ACCESSORIES
RELEASE AID
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
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10RA10
15RA15
22RA22
28RA28
Allows a firmer grip on the collet when removing pipe.
COLD FORMING BEND
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
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10CFB10
15CFB15
22CFB22
10mm
15mm and 22mm
To help create a tighter bend than the minimum with unsupported pipe.
BENDING SPRING
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
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PIPE CUTTER
PART NO.
For up to 22mm size pipe.
PIPE CLIPS AND SPACERS
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
PC15W | 15 |
PC22W | 22 |
PC28W | 28 |
PCSW
NAIL CLIP
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
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NPC1010
NPC1515
NPC2222
NPC2828
FOIL TAPE
PART NO. | SIZE MM X M |
JGTAPE | 50 x 45 |
Metallic tape to meet NHBC requirements for plastic pipe to be detected inside walls.
PLUMBING SPARE PARTS
COLLETS
| For Standard Fittings |
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| PXC 10 | 10 | |
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| PXC 15 | 15 |
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| SPF 22 | 22 |
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| PXC 28 | 28 |
For Twist and Locks Fittings | PXC 10 | 10 | |
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| PXC 15 | 15 |
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| PXC 22 | 22 |
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| PXC 28 | 28 |
EPDM ‘O’ RING
PART NO. | SIZE MM |
10 EPR | 10 |
15 EPR | 15 |
22 EPR | 22 |
28 EPR | 28 |
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 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 | Standard 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 12.
Fittings to connect imperial pipe to metric pipe are shown on page 10.
CONNECTION TO CHROME-PLATED COPPER PIPE
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.
Collet clip
CONNECTION TO MAINS SUPPLY
In modern properties, water enters a building usually in blue MDPE (medium density polyethylene) pipe. In order to comply with Water Regulation Schedule 2.10, the internal plumbing system should be connected via a Speedfit Stop Valve (Part Nos. 15STV and 22STV) in conjunction with a
CONNECTION TO RING MAINS
These systems are very different from more conventional domestic hot water and central heating systems.
Speedfit Products cannot be used on ring main systems. The exception would be those systems designed for domestic situations which have an intermittent temperature of less than a maximum of 65ºC. This is in accordance with BS7291 Parts 1 and 3 Class S.
CONNECTION TO BOILERS
Speedfit pipe should never be connected directly to a boiler.
Although most modern boilers have a high limit thermostat, residual heat can be conducted by the heat exchanger. Therefore, Speedfit recommend a minimum of 1 metre from the boiler casing should be run in copper pipe unless otherwise stated in the boiler manufacturers installation literature.
A gravity primary circuit operating on an uncontrolled cooking range or solid fuel boiler should be run entirely in copper and the heating circuit run in copper for the first metre.
Refer to BS 5955: Part 8 for further clarification.
All appliances should have safety devices to make sure they cannot operate above the working temperature and pressure range set out in our Technical Checklist on page
29.If safety devices are not incorporated within the appliance then external controls will be needed.
Water meters (and other devices) can contain check valves that prevent the expansion of heated water back down the main supply from a combi boiler. If plastic pipe is to be used, a suitable expansion vessel must be fitted. This is especially important to consider if a water meter is fitted retrospectively. Speedfit do not recommend the use of plastic pipe on the main supply between a water meter and a combi boiler if an expansion vessel is not fitted.
Speedfit Products should not be fitted to a sealed system oil boiler, back fired boiler or other uncontrolled heat source.
Please also see
CONNECTING TO OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES
As shown in the Product Range List, the Speedfit range of fittings includes valves, taps, adaptors and connectors for the plumbing of all typical domestic appliances and fittings.
CONNECTION TO CYLINDER & WATER HEATERS
Speedfit can be used on sealed and open vented heating systems, where boilers are either heating a hot water
HEAVY DUTY PIPE CUTTER |
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Speedfit Pipe
with Superseal Pipe Insert
Connection of Speedfit pipe to supply pipe of other
storage cylinder or instantaneous hot water such as a combination boiler. The temperature and pressure limits
PART NO.
JG HDC
BLADE-JGHDC
For up to 28mm size pipe.
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PART NO. | SIZE |
1/2 EPW | 1/2 |
3/4 EPW | 3/4 |
For use with Female Coupler/Tap Connector.
Stop valve Copper pipe
PE copper coupler MDPE pipe with Pipe Insert
materials should be via a stop tap with a 15mm or 22mm compression outlet.
of the system must not exceed the maximum values stated under the heading ‘Working Temperatures and Pressures’.
When using a traditional copper vented cylinder Speedfit pipe and fittings can be installed with direct connections to the cylinder.
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