Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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We have a bit of heating oil pipework to the Esse range that needs replacing.
Trouble is I don't have any 10mm pipe to hand.
I do have 2 15-10mm pushfit connectors and 15mm pipe.

Is it okay to use the pushfit connectors (JG speedfit IIRC) with heating oil (kerosene) or will it cause issues with the sealing rings?

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Re: Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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I wouldn't do it, but there's no science behind that answer
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Re: Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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I wouldn’t either. I think they’re only designed for water.

Pretty sure kerosene will swell and damage the seals.
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Re: Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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I wouldn't do it either. What's the worst that can happen? The joint fails, you drop the contents of your oil tank on the floor, someone notices then it's fire brigade for a clean up and the environment agency for an inquest, with a very large fine.
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Re: Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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Plumbers grease is silicon based as petroleum products degrade the seals, it may work short term but I'd only use it as an emergency measure.
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Re: Can I use push-fit for heating oil pipe?

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I'll take all those as a 'NO' then! ;)
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