January 2009

NOTE: This checklist refers exclusively to fittings from our range of Fittings for Cold Water Services prefixed UG and UTS. Other fittings, valves, tube and ancillary products have their own Technical Specification.

Applications. Speedfit Fittings for Cold Water Services are designed to connect MDPE pipes (MRS-PE80) used above or below ground to convey potable water from distribution mains to individual properties.

Pipes The Fittings can be used with:-
- Blue MDPE pipe to BS6572.
- Black MDPE pipe to BS6730.
- Pipes conforming to ISO161/1, BSI ISO11922 and DIN16893.

Adaptors are available for:-
- Copper to BS EN1057 and PEX or PB to BS7291.
- Screwed pipe.
- LDPE to BS1972 Class C and Class D in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes.

Fittings for Plastic and Copper Pipe must not be buried into ground, soil, concrete or other substrates

Working temperatures and pressures. Maximum working pressure 16 Bar @ 20°C.


Standards The Fittings are approved by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme.

Performance. The fittings are manufactured from tough plastic material well able to meet the stringent requirements of the water industry. They have been approved by the WRAS and, as such, have passed the 'pull out test' where a force shown below is applied to a connection between MDPE pipes and a fitting for 5 minutes without the connection failing.

DO NOT USE FOR gas, fuel oil or compressed air applications or hot water.

Chemical effects. For below ground applications the fittings require no additional preparations - coating, etc. When used above ground, avoid contact with aggressive chemical compounds. Protect from frost where necessary. In the United Kingdom, potable water does not contain high levels of chemicals (e.g. chlorine, etc) that would aversely affect Speedfit Fittings for Cold Water Services.

Exposure to sunlight. Permanent exposure to direct sunlight will necessitate lagging the fittings.

Pipe Inserts. Pipe Inserts must be used and fully inserted on all connections to MDPE, LDPE, PEX or PB pipe.

System Testing. Pressure test to 1.5 times working pressure for 10 minutes before connecting to the mains supply. It is recommended that all pipe and fittings installations are pressure tested after installation before handing over to the final user.

Maximum Torque Figures. The maximum torque figures for BSP and BSPT threads used on Speedfit products are as follows:-

It is recommended that all installations are checked prior to use to determine that a seal has been made.

The maximum torque figures quoted for use with Speedfit fittings are dependent on the mating thread conforming to the relevant British or International thread standards.