mlcp fittings

[Alwayslearning22]

Hi i want to do some work in my home, its plumbed in Mlcp.

I want to use compression fittings.  Im looking into purchasing some adaptors so i can use standard compression fittings.

my question is can i use any brand adaptors or does it have to be from the makers of the pipe?

I heard that some of the pipes can be different sizes even though there 16mm?

 

thanks

[Alwayslearning22]

Did i ask a stupid question?

[Marvin]

6 minutes ago, Alwayslearning22 said:

Did i ask a stupid question?

No.

 

Do you know the manufacturer?

 

[Alwayslearning22]

Just now, Marvin said:

No.

 

Do you know the manufacturer?

 

thanks for the reply.

 

Sanbra Fyffe Instantor

[Marvin]

Hi @Alwayslearning22

 

I assume the building has the "Press system fittings. 

 

You are right, pipes can have different inside diameters even with the same outside diameters. Some pipes require inserts for compression fittings 

 

I see they do Mlcp to compression fittings, however I have not seen compression fittings straight on to the Mlcp pipe. I also notice that on a "press" fitting there is an outside and internal sleeve, so the compression squeezes the outer sleeve towards the inner clamping the pipe, so I would expect a straight compression would not work. 

 

That being said I would give them a call to confirm. 

 

https://www.instantor.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Instantor-Press-Unpriced-Issue-6-Nov22.pdf

 

Good luck

 

M

 

P.S. I had never heard of the abbreviation mlcp before and had to look it up, or Instantor although I have seen that type being used many times.  

[Alwayslearning22]

 yes my house has press fittings but also they have used compression.

I'm in Ireland, I think its an Irish company probably not very popular.

They sell an adaptor/insert that can be used on standard compression fittings. looks to be very handy especially for the DIY type like me.

[Alwayslearning22]

[markocosic]

It's MLCP - pipe will be standard dimensions

 

Why not use MCLP pipe and MLCP  compression fittings instead though?

 

The same pipe can take mlcp press fittings:

 

https://online.depo-diy.lt/products/8445

 

Or mlcp compression fittings:

 

https://online.depo-diy.lt/products/8446

 

Piece of pish to work with. Far more DIYer resilient than copper compressions IMO.