On Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:20:58 +0000, Dave Liquorice wrote:

On Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:47:59 +0000, AlanD wrote:

Why not just use solder fittings?

IIRC the OP can't get the pipe dry...

Solder the joint up dry on the bench, then attach it to the system with a
couple of push-fits... ;-)