Thread: Plumbing Question re Yorkshire fittings

That type of fitting became available ,a few years ago, for truck airlines. I was doubtful that they could seal at 100+ psi, but they do, they are also ADR compliant. The pipe must be cut square and deburred.

Originally Posted by Discomark

Still not got around to doing this job but SWMBO is putting the pressure on
Lucky its a vacant Granny flat.
Anyway was in Bunnings the other day and noticed these push on fittings called Smartex. Almost seem to good to be true so wondering if anyone has tried these yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17r3AREkals

Bit pricy are around $15 a piece but saves stuffing around if they seal properly.

They look like they may work on the same principle as John Guess fittings.We use these on polly pipe,usually at smaller than 3/8" diameter.They are great.

Most plumbers use a special tool these days that crimps the copper.Holds heaps of pressure,no heat.Extremely handy as you don't have to empty the pipe of water,which normally had to be done if brazed up.

The name of the tool escapes my memory(seniors disease),they have only been on the market for a couple of years.
We have used them on chilled water pipes as well.

Kempress?

http://www.kembla.com.au/kempress/ke...pper-fittings/