Connecting pipes and fittings to appliances (Fittings) 2

What are the 4 main reasons for using fittings?

Capillary fitting can only be used on pushfit pipe?

• True

• False

What type of fittings are these?

• Pushfit

• 
• Capillary

• 
• Compression

• 

Compression fittings are manufactured to create a watertight seal without the

use of any sealant.

• True

• False

If re-tightening a used fitting, some assistance may be required to

create the watertight seal

• True

• False

Can you use PTFE tape as a method to make a seal?

• Yes

• No

When using plastic pressure pipe fittings with plastic pressure pipe it's essential to use

The inserts are pushed into the end of the pipe to it before

the fitting is placed into position

A compression fitting has 3 main parts

c

b

a

Grab ring

Insert

Olive

Nut

Body

Name the parts of a pushfit fitting

a

b

c

d

Grab ring

Body of the fitting

Rubber O-ring

Insert