How to Join Plastic and Copper Pipes | Plumbing Guide for Beginners

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Welcome to my latest plumbing tips video where i will be showing you how to join copper pipes to plastic pipes. I will show you step by step how to connect push fit plastic pipe to copper pipe and how to use different fittings. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out. Theres other plumbing tutorials on my channel to check out!
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@EasterlyWind Жыл бұрын

My mate told me I was mad when I suggested to another friend in the room about the inserts for the plastic PEx pipe , so that it holds his shape during compression. Told me he never met a plumber that did it. Came on to youtube to find it and here you are doing exactly what I said lol. Knew I wasn't imagining things . Great clear video mate thanks

@taga-bakilid3332 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking of this to connect PVC to copper pipes and now found you thanks

@paulg413 10 ай бұрын

Followed your instructions to the letter to replace a very poorly installed 22mm copper to 25mm MDPE (no reinforcer and using a 25mm to 25mm mMPDE coupler) with an all brass 25 to 22mm, perfect quick first time leak free fit, Much appreciated !👌

@keefroberts1367 Жыл бұрын

I’m in the trade and I watched your vid on plumbing for beginners , and I’m really impressed. I know that the issues you covered are real issues for someone just starting out . So well done for taking your time explaining what’s what with pushfit and compression. Great vid .

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the support

@chrisnelson7500 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, my job this week will use plastic pipe for the 1st time, looks very straightforward as long as the prep is not skipped.

@crazykittenvideos855 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have never mixed copper and plastic but feel a lot happier about it now! Thanks, keep em coming

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@simonroberts9759 Жыл бұрын

Great, simple, straightforward video with clear explanation. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@ASTeer1699 Жыл бұрын

Really informative and concise demonstration. Successfully moved a radiator to the opposite wall. BIG thank you 👍🏼

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@plumbbuild6517 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video just happened to run across it. Nice job I'm a plumber myself and I always use a bit of megaloc pipe dope on my compression sleeves just for the fact that , the squeek you hear when you turn the nut against the olive is the two metals starting to bind the megaloc works as a lubricant to keep it from seizing. But that is just alittle tip I've been doing for 30 plus years of plumbing. Thanks again for the videos I'll continue watching your videos and watch the older videos as well.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and good little tip 👍

@matthew_baker79 Жыл бұрын

Nice video mate. As a DIYer I've used compression fittings with copper and plastic, but didn't know you could use push fittings. You've made my job of fitting a radiator tomorrow much easier Cheers!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped you 😊

@ceecampbell537 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and helpful, mate, thanks a lot.

@SpennieLence Жыл бұрын

The solid inserts are for compression fittings on plastic but when you're using plastic fittings to plastic pipe you should be using the superseal inserts (STS15's).

@billyblackie9417 Жыл бұрын

That is really great for a lot of garden enthusiasts as well as builders who are too embarrassed to ask about it great video thank you so much you are a real star

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@vipinpatel4545 5 ай бұрын

Well explained.Thank you

@frankjames4743 10 ай бұрын

Very nice instructional video. Thank you

@gerytremaine488 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You just saved me hundreds of dollars……. Replacing my bathroom and shower fixtures….appreciate your input. I’m going with the pcv off my 1/2 copper..👍👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video valuable

@rontorres4018 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from San Antonio Texas. Excellent. Your explanation is straight and to the point. You have really helped me move forward on my project.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.glad it helped you out.

@batchrocketproject4720 Жыл бұрын

Really well explained, thanks. The first time I used push fittings as a diy plumber many years ago, the problem I had was that sometimes they're not fulling 'in' when they're 'in', it's almost a two-stage process - slide it in til it stops then push harder until it pops past the 'o' ring. Pointing out the pipe marks is excellent advice and would have set me straight back then. Keep up the good work!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Glad you liked the tips and the video

@stuartshillito3406 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Ive never used plastic pipe and fittings for plumbing work before but I certainly will now, I always thought you shouldn't use under floorboards but after watching this video I am now confident there won't be any leaks, thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jonathanrice-exec11 Жыл бұрын

That's all new builds use in the U.S. is PEX (PVC pipe)

@tudeanimation 2 жыл бұрын

Just getting ready to do this. Glad I found your video. Had no idea about the inserts. You do a nice job of explaining the process. Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it helpful 👍

@Tonyv1951 6 ай бұрын

Excellent. Great communicator.

@KdeB 11 ай бұрын

your vids are brilliant man, thank you

@bensteel3944 3 ай бұрын

You are a star mate in the way you explain things ... bloody awesome.

@TheDIYGuy1 3 ай бұрын

thanks!

@Russ1007 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, very well explained and will surely come in handy for me in the future 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks a lot 👍

@sandman7826 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this vid, mate - you answered all the questions I had about connections just as I'm about to attempt the same behind what will become a tiled shower wall. Compression it is, cheers.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@sivapillay8206 Жыл бұрын

Great advice Working to do as per instructions

@smurfsmurf2295 9 ай бұрын

By far the best diy tutorial on you tube

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant, thanks

@danyo1972 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, clearly explained.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍

@marty3553 9 ай бұрын

I must say your videos are brilliant

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@garethwatson7999 Жыл бұрын

Great video, used this info as I was firing my new WC BTW toilet and even though my job is maintenance and I’m doing this type of work daily it’s always good to get other peoples perspectives and sometimes it can really help remind you to do things the correct way! Cheers, great channel

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks a lot 👍

@Urbestieee18 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding, thank you.

@dontuno 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for this video. I actually need to do just this to join a new installation to an old install, and this will save me hours of work. Off to Screwfix later this morning!

@TheDIYGuy1 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@barryanthonywing4848 10 ай бұрын

Very informative,clear and a confidence booster to carry out the job in hand 🤜🤛👍

@TheDIYGuy1 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mohamedyaseens377 Жыл бұрын

Very very useful video. Thank you so much for uploading this video. Really great video.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@wonderworld4056 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou very much. I learnt a lot. Will be plumbing a new kitchen sink soon so your video on pipe connections was great.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@charangitsahota7952 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained ,Thanks so much .

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@paramotorpilot1749 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the excellent video.

@neilshearer7513 2 ай бұрын

Really clear video and exactly what I needed to know. Thanks very much, You've got a new subscriber.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@jozefbelica1424 26 күн бұрын

Thank you mate, your video is better as AI bing 😂 and i going to do it as you explained. Thx again

@bally1213 3 ай бұрын

Impressive instruction 👍👍

@paulmarshall6968 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Good pace, good audio, good quality

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@davegregory4291 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant information.

@danielrisk5731 5 ай бұрын

Excellent, God bless !

@user-tx2yt2nh8k Ай бұрын

THANKS FOR YOU INSTRUCTIONS

@RoofRack2 Жыл бұрын

I've got that Bahco adjustable. Possibly the best tool I've ever owned. I take it everywhere. Nice vid.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a good adjustable

@jsw060943 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Take care

@AwakenedSon Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great video, very helpful.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it's helped 🙂

@ianwashington7910 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Now I understand what the inserts are for.

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jillianallan4245 Жыл бұрын

Excellent mate just what i needed to know, Top Man👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@ianwarner8894 2 жыл бұрын

Top drawer mate 👍🏻just what I was looking for, finding your channel has helped me no end, keep up the great work please 🙏🏻 all the best.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome 👍

@Astrobloke 4 ай бұрын

very helpful video, thank you

@PRIN75 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pilgrim.5630 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could do that, that solves a problem, cheers mate. 😊👍

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome 👍

@user-lb3ul6jr2x 6 ай бұрын

Great video lots of interesting information thanks

@garyconstant4234 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and a great easy to follow steps, I’ve just subscribed 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 👍

@johndudash2579 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough exposA , appreciate the explanation, hope I can use info sometime, not yet though, thanks!

@267BISMARK 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you very much.

@TheDIYGuy1 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@andreassiemund4101 Жыл бұрын

Well explained!

@SorinVBogdan Жыл бұрын

superb video! thanks you

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@manndella3497 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate 👍 really handy to know for future reference.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MrMagsimus Жыл бұрын

Top video thanks brother 👍👍

@youssefbentachfin 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video it’s basic of plumbing who made you excellent plumber

@steve660917 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate very much appreciated.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@angelananka-bruce6240 7 ай бұрын

Awesome - just found you as I am about to attempt to renovate my bathroom - you sound like a local too ! (Norfolk ?) excellent tutorial thank you

@glennirwin4710 9 ай бұрын

Explained nicely!

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stuartjones2242 2 жыл бұрын

very well explained

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful 👍

@hankfoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I new something was missing, and it was the insert for pex and plastic.

@johnrogan9420 Жыл бұрын

Well done diy guy!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rasoolsadeghi334 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video thanks 😊

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@ropi5103 5 ай бұрын

Nice, useful. Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marvinjordan9987 Жыл бұрын

Super informative video. Many thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mrobvious1100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make the video I have one quick question is that just a standard half inch compression fitting and the package doesn't have anything on it that says metal to plastic or is that a specific compression fitting for different materials being joined

@mrobvious1100 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 I guess what I'm asking is Is that the same fitting if you were doing copper to copper as you're doing copper to plastic

@joseph78e4n6 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for this video . the Insert is the part I would use .. 👌 ...

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@rajpabari6063 Жыл бұрын

Good tips - Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Anytime 👍

@jjjrican3544 Ай бұрын

Great video

@salrandazzo8551 Жыл бұрын

I like it what you show it thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍

@chuckmoney1688 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting

@SergeM123 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@tonyt9552 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@chrismoor1898 Жыл бұрын

As a long time DIY plumber (3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms and counting), for me, it's Speedfit all the way, the DIYers friend. I hate compression fittings, no such thing as a quick nipping up! Would never use them on plastic pipe, even with an insert, there too much give in the plastic for my liking. If I have to use them (radiators for example), I always stick some ptfe tape on them from the get go, saves having to dismantle it when it weeps! Good clear video on how to use them.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked the video

@randybeaumier 5 ай бұрын

I researched installing a chrome shut off valve on a pex pipe and was instructed to use a plastic insert on a 3/8” pipe but stainless steel on 1/2” and larger.

@tvan3395 6 ай бұрын

Nice video mate

@arbull7264 Жыл бұрын

Good demo❤❤

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍

@SilverCymbal Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, I will never understand why compression fittings were so poorly adopted in the US. They are for sale here but seldom used, I see these working very well in the UK all the time too. Must be like your guys outlets 1000x better than our US ones.

@billymorton9595 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Have failed so often soldering them. 😂😂

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@HASEEBKARIMX Жыл бұрын

Well presented clip 👌

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@_MP004 Жыл бұрын

good on ya mate!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

😁

@alstud1 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos. As a remodel carpenter, we had to use licensed contractors for HVAC, electrical and plumbing. So I never picked up those skills. Fortunately you make videos that give me enough knowledge to make a project continue or to work on my own home. Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like my videos

@aygen-ew5kg 7 ай бұрын

thank u mate

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

No worries

@icucjamie Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@CarpeDiem601 6 күн бұрын

The “olive” is called a ferrule. Also I like to use a pipe insert with the ferrule. I have experienced crushing of the pipe and leaks without the insert. There is nothing wrong with the push fits in my opinion but the compression is certainly beefier.

@papplaszlo787 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

No problem!

@MarcusT86 Жыл бұрын

Great vids buddy

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@pauldelamere Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@The_G Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the vids - have a couple of coffee's or beverage of your choice - much appreciated.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. Thanks very much 😀

@rezwm Жыл бұрын

nice job mate

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@marekward6202 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 👍

@shabadplumbingservice 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Plumbing

@TheDIYGuy1 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@kerplunk1984 7 ай бұрын

I did my compression connections using your video, thank you very much for the help. Only thing, I didn't realise I shouldn't have used a super seal insert. I'll redo my connection with a plain plastic insert soon. Maybe you could add a point not to use super seal inserts with compression? Cheers

@sooh7068 Ай бұрын

Watching this early just before I go into my practical exam, really helping me refresh my knowledge 👏👏👏

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

All the best

@sooh7068 Ай бұрын

@TheDIYGuy1 thanks very much was appreciated went well and smashed it out the park 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Brilliant!!

@robertpdxusa Жыл бұрын

I don't want to sound like a back-seat-driver, which I am :), but in Japan they sell "connectors" with the copper side and plastic side tubing already attached on the other side. There is a flip side to this convenience, in Japan they sell almost nothing at a retail level so Amazon or other professional websites are the places to buy them from. There are also some threaded connectors if needed? Thank you for a perfect, short and truly informative clip showing your good heart willing to share real skills and tips:).