What are Instantor fittings?

Instantor® Compression Fittings are manufactured from high-grade CW617N brass. Suitable for use with Copper Tubes & Pex Tubes. In addition to normal routine pressure tests, periodic high-pressure tests are also carried out and continuous experiments made to improve the efficiency of the Instantor Compression Fittings.

Are plumbing compression fittings reliable?

Although compression fittings are generally considered more reliable than threaded fittings, there are some potential problems. In general, compression fittings are not as resistant to vibration as soldered or welded fittings. Repeated bending may cause the ferrule to lose its grip on the tube.

What are the different types of compression fittings?

There are two types of compression fitting, standard (British type-A/non-manipulative) and flare fittings (British type-B/manipulative). Standard fittings require no modifications to the tubing.

Can I reuse old compression fittings?

Reusable Compression Fittings: They are safe to be reused and apply to half the movement of the pipe outward from the fitting. In hydraulic process, compression fittings basically assure some secure fit in pipe connections. RTJ rings can be reused in a tight fit joint.

Can compression fittings fail?

Unlike threaded fittings, compression fittings can seal properly but nevertheless slip out of position as a result of forces on a pipe. In this case, the plumbers failed to properly restrain the repaired pipe when using compression fittings.

Should you use Teflon tape on compression fittings?

NEVER! Do not use tape on compression or flare threads or union joints. No water touches those threads. Tape could keep the fitting from tightening properly.

Why do compression fittings fail?

Unlike threaded fittings, compression fittings can seal properly but nevertheless slip out of position as a result of forces on a pipe. Analysis of the evidence suggests that the underlying cause of the failure was improper repair of a water pipe.

How do compression couplers work?

Compression fittings work by the compression of an ‘olive’ between two tapered surfaces and the pipe itself. This exerts pressure on the olive and bites it onto the pipe. Compression fittings work well if the pipe is clean and cut properly.

Can I over tighten a compression fitting?

Unfortunately, if a compression valve or fitting has sustained this kind of damage from over-tightening, you should replace it.

What are instantor compression fittings?

Are instantor fittings en 1254-2 approved?

NSAI Certified to IS EN 1254-2 and WRAS approved. Instantor® Compression Fittings are manufactured from high-grade CW617N brass. Suitable for use with Copper Tubes & Pex Tubes.

What sizes do compression fittings come in?

COMPRESSION FITTINGS METRIC INSTANTOR COMPRESSION FITTINGS Note: Products produced from brass are NOT suitable for use underground. Note: Products produced from brass are NOT suitable for use underground. 411 Straight Coupler C x M.I. 412 Straight Coupler C x F.I. CODE SIZE PACK QTY PRICE € 411077 8mm x ¼” 10 411079 8mm x 3⁄

What is the Irish standard Markon for compression fittings?

National Standards Authority Act (No. 28 of 1996) hereby grants a licence to use the Irish Standard Markon or in connection with Sanbra FyffeInstantor® Compression fittings for use with I.S.EN 1057: 2006 Copper tubing up to 2”/54mm diameter to indicate conformity to I.S. EN 1254-2:1998 to the above mentioned company.