An optional Locking Clip shown red and Collet Cover is available to ensure the fitting will not part in extreme conditions. The clip is essential if the fitting and pipe do not align naturally. The cover is placed on the pipe prior to joining.
Disconnecting standard push-on fittings Ensure system is depressurised before removing fittings. Push in the collet against the face of the fitting. If the red clip is installed, it needs to be removed first. With the collet held in this position the pipe can be removed. The fitting can then be re-used. The push in collet has broken on my fitting and I am having difficulty taking out the poly pipe. Any thoughts how I can rectify this.
Thanks Terry. Buy a new fitting, then cut the pipe as close as possible to the broken fitting. The introduction of our automotive connectors shook things up as it made vehicles much lighter, cutting fuel consumption and improving acceleration rates, resulting in a surge in demand for our solutions across the industry. It was not long before our success in automotive went full throttle with John Guest developing state-of-the-art fittings, gradually becoming integral components for automotive design.
The fact that the push-to-connect system is much quicker and easier to install was an added benefit for manufacturers, who could mount and dismount without the use of tools.
So, the next time you drive your car, remember Speedfit Technology could be under the bonnet powering fuel and brake lines, power steering and air suspension. Our team takes enormous pride in developing innovative solutions. From wine distilleries to crop irrigation plants to animal feeding equipment to inhalation therapies, our push-to-connect technology is found in the most unusual places as an integral part of many OEM systems.
Using our core technology, John Guest works closely with customers to design and supply an extensive range of bespoke engineered parts. Blending engineering and manufacturing expertise with a high-quality service, enables John Guest to develop customised solutions to meet customer needs. Not only are our products versatile and robust, they are easy to assemble, offer high burst pressure and a low insertion level, which makes them an essential component for specialist industries.
Changing the way pipe and tube connections are made. Braided hose — Use the Tube to Hose Stems when using braided tube or hose. Use of clamps to retain braided tube on barbs is recommended.
Metal tube soft — brass, copper, or mild steel conforming to the following tolerances. Hard metal tubes are not recommended with these fittings. Tolerance inches. The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by United States Plastic Corp.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. John Guest plugs perform the same function but fit inside pipework rather than capping them. See our range of John Guest end stops and plugs. O rings are tiny elastomer rubber rings that sit inside John Guest push-fittings to create a durable watertight seal.
We stock spare o rings in a variety of sizes. John Guest appliance taps and tees are part of the push-fit plumbing fittings range, rather than the drinks dispense range and they are effectively isolation valves to allow easy maintenance or installation of appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines. See our range of John Guest appliance taps. John Guest produce a range of tools to make their already fast and simple push-fit system even easier to use.
From a John Guest collet locking tool which aids in releasing and locking John Guest fittings quickly to John Guest tube cutters and pipe cutters which are specifically designed for cutting John Guest brand tube and pipe to size.
Heavy duty pipe cutters and spare blades are also available. A John Guest U bend is designed to act as a miniature plumbing trap or to allow pipework to change direction through degrees inside a small footprint.
Double check valves are also known as non-return valves as they ensure that fluid can only flow in only one direction i. This protects water supplies from contamination caused by backflow. Double check valves contain two separate check valves which provides extra security should one check valve fail. Many water applications require a check valve by law, for instance, to ensure that once water has entered your property, it cannot flow back into the mains supply.
See our range of John Guest double check valves. Aqua Cure are an official distributor of John Guest fittings and we know the range inside out and back to front! Aqua Cure are proud of our many years in the water treatment business and consider ourselves water purity experts. We even have a handful of fittings for pressurised air or gas amongst our stock. So if you need John Guest, have a look at our full range of John Guest products online. In the trade? Apply for a trade account for big discounts.
Allow Cookies. What is a push-fit fitting? What applications can they be used in? Why use John Guest fittings? John Guest Adaptors John Guest adapters are designed to adapt different connections to fit.
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