Water fittings

Thepillowman

Hi all just wondering has anyone used or come across a quick release water fittings other than the hozelock type. Ones that maybe thread together by hand or something like the old hydraulic quick releases.

Say my name

Geka fittings?

endainoz

I use gripmax fittings as they are all hand tightened. A fitting can be changed quickly enough but haven't heard of any "quick release" type

patsy_mccabe

Search camlock water fittings. I've used them in industrial applications. Never liked them that much though. Definitely a gap in the market for a good quality quick release water fittings.

amens

endainoz wrote: »

I use gripmax fittings as they are all hand tightened. A fitting can be changed quickly enough but haven't heard of any "quick release" type

Penny wise, pound foolish. I was like you and many of the gripmax are now leaking, especially the straight 3/4" couplings. I only buy philmac now as I really have better things to do than looking for leaks.

endainoz

amens wrote: »

Penny wise, pound foolish. I was like you and many of the gripmax are now leaking, especially the straight 3/4" couplings. I only buy philmac now as I really have better things to do than looking for leaks.

Glad to say I haven't found any leaks yet, have been using them for a few years now. Only on 1/2" normal gauge pipe so that might make a difference.

Nekarsulm

Been using Philmac lately, and they work well.
I would advise buying the proper poly pipe cutters, as they more or less guarantee a straight cut.
Also, if you are using the push-in inserts, just do it by hand.
The inserts are brittle enough, and hitting them in with the side of a spanner or vice-grips can shatter off a piece, guaranteeing a leak.

AckwelFoley

As previously posted.

Philmac, I've been using for years. Hand tighten. There is a different insert If using with light gauge piping.

They are on the expensive end. That said, I like to do a job only once

Thepillowman

OK Philmac seems to be the one thanks everyone.

Belongamick

As stated earlier - I think the cutters is 50% of the battle. Example below - shop around, cheaper elsewhere,

'I would advise buying the proper poly pipe cutters, as they more or less guarantee a straight cut.

https://www.univarsc.com/products/rocut-42tc-pipe-shears-0-42mm?variant=16366775861322

patsy_mccabe

If using Philmac fittings, use these Philmac spanners to tighten. Great job to get that extra 1/2 turn. You'll need 2.

https://heatingpartswarehouse.co.uk/product/philmac-plastic-y-spanner-20-32mm/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9JghDpHMVHHGcEKPQIgCBlOqhOjKbKh1FkJvKUEmBjE4fx8jCDOnpUaArMTEALw_wcB