Looking to start first fix plumbing and heating.  Grateful for recommendations on which make of plastic pipe and fittings those with experience would go for.

 

Regards

Drew

 

Hep2o and JG Speedfit are the two big names, some people favour Hep, others JG.

 

Personally I have used quite a bit of JG and I have had no issues, I have never used Hep2o.

 

The JG lay flat pipe is much better than the normal stuff and is worth paying a bit extra for.

 

 

Edited July 28, 20206 yr by wozza

Hep2O - better pipe inserts, less likelihood of accidental release due to design

I've used a lot of both but now always favour Hep2O. As Peter says the inserts are a bit better (assuming he's referring to the bigger bore and barbs helping prevent pullout) and they just feel a bit better quality to me. I also like the 'In4Sure' feature which proves the pipe is fully inserted. All Hep2O pipe is polybutylene (PB) and so of the 'lay flat' variety (unlike cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) which has a coil memory so can be a right pain). The tool-less feature of JG Speedfit might be considered an advantage for some (perhaps a disadvantage for others!) but the Hep2O release tools are compact enough to have never been an issue for me even where space is tight. You can get a free sample of Hep2O here.

 

Both systems are perfectly fine though and well regarded.

 

P.S. You should've started off with the question 'copper or plastic?' Guaranteed to get a hundred replies (and you'll still be left undecided).

Edited July 28, 20206 yr by MJNewton

MJ,

With solid I Joists plastic was the only real option.  I had been a fan of copper for years and still use it in certain circumstances but the default option now has to be plastic providing it is installed correctly.

 

Regards

 

1 hour ago, Drew1000 said:

MJ,

With solid I Joists plastic was the only real option.  I had been a fan of copper for years and still use it in certain circumstances but the default option now has to be plastic providing it is installed correctly.

 

Regards

 

I use copper where it is on show and Hep2O everywhere else. A lot of it is soldered but if I need to have easy access / no soldering in cupboards then I use Tectite fittings.