On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:36:22 +0000, R Taylor wrote:


"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message ...

Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.

Got to disagree.
The stainless teeth if the speedfit fittings are less hard than the chrome
plating. The result could well be that the teeth skid along the pipe and
release it under pressure.

Chromed comression fittings is the way. You might be able to remove all
the chrome if you use a hard abrasive like SiC. (Which you can get as
straps for cleaning pipes). The you will be able to solder but the
soldered fitting won't be chrome. at best you will be able to tin it with
solder.

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