Universal Transitional Coupling | Philmac UTC 

Thanks David ;-)

I'm glad the video helped, the Philmac UTC's are excellent. Thanks for the comment 👍

I’ve seen the wrenches but not bought one as I don’t use these often. Thanks for the comment

No, you do not need an insert on the lead side. You can get some fittings made by melimatic that will work on MDPE without the pipe insert, so it's best to use one with most fittings but probably not as critical as it is with other types of plastic pipe. Thanks for the comment ;-)

+James Nicol Yes, as long as you get the correct Universal transitional coupling it will work no problem at all. I think you would need a 1144 as shown on this page- www.philmac.co.uk/products/details/?type=2&sub=33

Absolutely 👍

You have to be careful doing that, as it is known as a "dead leg", which can lead to potential water contamination, which can cause stagnation etc. That is why most people remove the branch at source. If it won't create a dead leg, you can get a blanking plug for the other end of the UTC- www.moleonline.com/philmac-3g-metric-imperial-blanking-plug-1036726

Yes, you can use one of these, or you can use a Leadloc fitting (you need one to go from lead to copper) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PKUt9CX3UKU.html But the UTC is probably easier. It might be worth considering replacing the lead pipe with MDPE, I have done this in the last 2 properties that I have renovated- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6MWSWz3YVPo.html Good luck with it ;-)

Yes, this is the UTC that you need www.wolseley.co.uk/product/philmac-universal-transition-coupler-21-27-x-15-21mm/ Thanks for the comment 👍

Someone asked the exact same question, so I'll copy and paste that answer- You need to check the external diameter of the lead pipe, as 1/2 lead pipe can vary between about 22mm and 26mm (roughly) depending on whether it is 6lb, 7lb or 9lb lead. If it is between 21mm and 27mm outside diameter you can get a Philmac UTC that goes from 25mm on one side to 21-27 on the other, it looks like you need the 98104300 but please check this- www.philmac.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Utc_3G_tech_manual_METRIC-IMPERIAL_email_version.pdf

These are fine on MDPE, just make sure that you use the pipe insert (often it is with the UTC) They are approved for use on water pipes in most countries. This should be the one that you need, but shop around, as you might be able to get it cheaper. plumbsparesdirect.com/store/plumbing-parts/Philmac-Fittings/philmac-utc/philmac-utc-coupling-1032 Thanks for the comment 👍

They make several different elbows, I'm sure you will be able to get one 👍

@@ultimatehandyman thanks Chaz

I always try to avoid using any fitting underground, if possible, but the waterboard use these fittings underground, so it should be fine. However, I would wrap the fitting, once the joint has been made, with some plastic sheeting, to prevent the fitting from the concrete 👍

Yes, certainly. This is the most versatile pipe fitting that I know of, you can use it to join any pipe to any pipe! You just need to get the correct one and use inserts on plastic/alkathene pipes 👍

I don't think you need a insert with lead pipe, as far as I am aware you can just use the UTC on the pipe. I've used lead-loc fittings in the past (which are also compression) and they don't need a insert for lead pipe- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PKUt9CX3UKU.html

Absolutely, it is great for that ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

They should last for decades. Utility companies use these couplings underground etc. Thanks for the comment

We have used them for 5+ years without a failure. Great product.

Yes, just make sure you use a pipe insert 👍

@@ultimatehandyman many thanks. Would that be a hep2o insert or does it have to be a specific one as the standard hep insert looks pretty short against the philmac utc fitting.

@@spaceman6541 You need the corresponding insert for the pipe that you are using, so HEP2O pipe will need a HEP2O insert. Even though it will go far in the fitting, it should prevent the pipe from crushing 👍

Most plumbers merchants sell them, such as here- www.wolseley.co.uk/pipe-systems/pe-pipe-and-fittings/couplings/?facet1=Brand%3APhilmac

Yes, they are bulky, but I think their main use is underground where the size does not matter so much. Thanks for the comment

I used it to connect onto galvanised steel in the loft. Gets your out of difficult situations. So quick .

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@@ultimatehandyman good video tho lol

You need to check the external diameter of the lead pipe, as 1/2 lead pipe can vary between about 22mm and 26mm (roughly) depending on whether it is 6lb, 7lb or 9lb lead. If it is between 21mm and 27mm outside diameter you can get a Philmac UTC that goes from 25mm on one side to 21-27 on the other, it looks like you need the 98104300 but please check this- www.philmac.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Utc_3G_tech_manual_METRIC-IMPERIAL_email_version.pdf