September 21, 20233 yr 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
September 23, 20233 yr 6 minutes ago, Alwayslearning22 said: Did i ask a stupid question? No. Do you know the manufacturer?
September 23, 20233 yr Author Just now, Marvin said: No. Do you know the manufacturer? thanks for the reply. Sanbra Fyffe Instantor
September 23, 20233 yr 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.
September 23, 20233 yr Author 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.
September 24, 20233 yr 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.
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