How to make plumbing pipe repairs faster and easier

Carrying out pipe repairs is a familiar part of the job for plumbers, ensuring customers’ plumbing and heating systems continue to operate efficiently and reliably. Whether this work is carried out as part of routine maintenance or in response to a system failure, time is always of the essence.

Inefficient, leaky, or failed plumbing systems can cause significant inconvenience to homeowners and lead to property damage. Prompt repairs are crucial, but it’s equally important to ensure the fix is reliable and long-lasting to prevent recurring problems.

In this blog, we will explore how to overcome common challenges with pipe repairs and how plumbers can tackle them with innovative solutions that minimise disruption for homeowners and offer long-lasting and efficient performance.

When issues occur within a plumbing and heating system, plumbers require a solution that is quick to implement. That means finding an alternative to disassembling pipework, which is both time consuming and disruptive.

Repairing existing pipework provides a practical alternative, and innovative solutions such as those from JG Speedfit make it possible. When carried out professionally, using tried a tested plumbing solutions such as Speedfit’s Pipe Repair Kit, plumbers can deliver pipe repairs that stand the test of time.

Speedfit’s Pipe Repair Kit makes repairing damaged pipework quick and easy without having to dismantle the surrounding setup. Featuring push-fit technology, the repair kit is up to 40% faster to install than traditional methods, which as well as taking more time, can also be more expensive. When using soldering techniques, the water from the entire system will need to be drained, including any residual water within the pipework, as even the smallest amount will turn to steam and compromise the integrity of the connection. Once fully drained, the damaged pipework will then need to be removed so that two couplers can be soldered into place, with new pipe bridging the old, damaged area.

With Speedfit’s Pipe Repair Kit you will only need to drain water from the specific area where the damage pipe is located, and no additional replacement pipework is needed. To install the repair kit, all you need to do is measure, mark and cut out the damaged pipework, debur any rough edges and push the slip end onto the pipework. The push-fit technology allows for easy installation by hand with a quick twist, meaning there is also no need for tools. This method of pipe repair is also safer for both the installer and homeowner with no hot works involved.

The pipe repair kit is compatible with plastic and copper pipe and is suitable for hot and cold water and central heating systems, offering a straightforward installation process that delivers consistency on any job. When connected to JG Speedfit pipe, the repair kit also comes with a 50-year guarantee.

Thanks to the tried, tested and trusted push-fit technology, Speedfit’s Pipe Repair Kit offers peace of mind on every job, delivering leak-tight connections time after time. The Pipe Repair Kit features a Grip & Seal™ collet with stainless steel teeth and a primary O-Ring Seal, ensuring the repaired pipe can withstand daily use.

Speedfit’s Pipe Repair Kit not only works with Speedfit PEX and polybutylene pipe but is also compatible with copper pipes, making the repair kit highly versatile for any repair needs. When it comes to providing extra support to plastic pipework, pipe inserts play an important role by ensuring that the ends of the pipe are kept round. This is essential for minimising any loss of shape that can occur when cutting.

There are two types of inserts that are designed to deliver secure connections when working with plastic pipe.  Enhancing sealing to provide a more secure connection whilst maintaining structural integrity of the pipe connection, the Standard Pipe Insert is the ideal solution. For additional support, the Superseal Pipe Insert contains dual O-Ring seals which, when combined with JG Speedfit fittings, create a multi-seal to provide a safe and secure connection.

One of the most common reasons for a pipe to fail is due to corrosion. As well as being easy to install, JG Speedfit pipes and fittings are non-toxic and corrosion resistant, with no scale build-up. As the JG Speedfit Repair Kit is corrosion resistant, the system is more durable than traditional materials, reducing the need for maintenance and withstanding both high and low temperatures.

When it comes to tackling pipe repairs, utilising innovative solutions that are available can help to speed up jobs, reduce disruption and ensure long-term reliability.