Alwayslearning22 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayslearning22 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Did i ask a stupid question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Alwayslearning22 said: Did i ask a stupid question? No. Do you know the manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayslearning22 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Just now, Marvin said: No. Do you know the manufacturer? thanks for the reply. Sanbra Fyffe Instantor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayslearning22 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markocosic Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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