Redeye wrote:


anyway, i think i'll replace some of my compression joints with push
fittings in the hope of avoiding a repeat disaster (although i've got a
push fit joint leaking slightly at the moment as well !!).

My caution with mains pressured water extends to the belief that
properly-installed soldered fittings are the way to go unless the
consequences of a failure won't be too damaging.
Of course, this then thwarts any changes because they aren't as readily
undo-able as compression fittings.

I haven't used the new Monsoon 3 bar shower pump yet but its my first
exposure to push fittings and I must admit to being quite impressed
(with
no experience of them this isn't saying much!).
That plus the perceived speed in installation as well as easier
installation in
restricted locations makes push fittings sound interesting...

Mungo