ecosse
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 02:31 PM |
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Push on pipe fittings
I need to get some tight bends on my fuel pipes and wondered if anyone has used pushfit pipe fittings on copper fuel pipe?
Are they sva okay, or would I be better with compression fittings?
Or are any kind of pipe fittings on fuel pipe frowned on?
Thanks
Alex
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 02:35 PM |
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Personally, I'd use solder-on fittings to be absolutely sure of a good seal. However, if the pipe has already been used for petrol then a
blowlamp is a no-no! 
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 02:38 PM |
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I think that perhaps the fuel will eat the rubber o rings over a period of time
I know you are not allowed to use them on oil fired boiler feed pipes.
I stand to be corrected though.
Ronnie 
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JoelP
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 02:39 PM |
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i would agree that the rubber isnt certified petrol proof. This alone would make the SVA man fail it due to doubts about suitability. Just soldier it,
its very easy!
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 02:55 PM |
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I'd solder it - barely more effort than compression fittings IMO and looks a lot more professional.
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ecosse
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| posted on 13/1/08 at 03:03 PM |
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Thanks guys, that'll do for me, back to the garage I go then 
Cheers
Alex
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