The solar copper press female adaptor transitions from a press socket to a BSP female thread on high temperature pipework. It is used to connect copper tube to threaded valves, tank fittings, pumps and solar collector connections on solar and heat pump hot water installations.
Every fitting in the solar range is factory-fitted with a red FKM (Viton) ring seal in place of the standard EPDM water seal. FKM holds its shape and sealing force at the elevated temperatures found on solar collector circuits, heat pump flow and return lines and the hot side of storage water heaters, where a standard water seal would harden and lose compression over time. The red seal is visible at the socket mouth, so a solar fitting can be identified on the shelf and in the installed pipework.
Specifications
| Connection | Press socket x BSP female thread |
| Sizes | 15mm x 1/2" BSP, 20mm x 3/4" BSP, 25mm x 1" BSP |
| Seal | FKM (Viton), red |
| Seal temperature range | -20°C to +170°C |
| Max working pressure | 1600 kPa |
| Press profile | V-profile |
| Tube | AS 1432 Type A or B copper |
| Application | Solar, heat pump and high temperature hot water service pipework |
Features
- FKM (Viton) high temperature seal, rated -20°C to +170°C
- Maximum working pressure 1600 kPa
- V-profile press socket, suits V-profile jaws on standard press tools
- Suits AS 1432 Type A and Type B copper tube
- Flame-free jointing, no hot work permit required
- Manufactured to AS 3688
- 25-year warranty
Compliance
Manufactured to AS 3688 for copper press-fit systems, for use with AS 1432 Type A or B copper tube. For steam or any application outside hot water service pipework, check with our team before ordering.