Speedfit Quick Connect Fittings

by John Guest

Combine simple with effective, and what do you have? These time saving John Guest push-fit quick connect fittings, brought to you by PlumbingSupply.com®! Save yourself time and hassles by using these reusable, repositionable, easy to install and very secure fittings for all your Copper, CPVC and PEX connections. Speedfit Repair fittings by John Guest were designed using time tested and proven technology. No special tools, no crimp tool, no removal tool, no solder, no gas and no glue is needed so you can have these installed in no time, and be back up and running faster than ever.

Push Fit Quick Connect Fittings Features & Benefits

  • Fittings can be used with Copper, CPVC and PEX pipes conforming to ASTM standards
  • Most are approved for behind-the-wall installations - No access panel required unless otherwise noted
  • Twist & lock for added security - twist-off screw cap gives greater compression on o-ring seal and locks pipe in place for greater security
  • Dramatically reduces installation time especially in confined spaces
  • No tools or special skills required to install fittings
  • Meets NSF/ANSI Standards
  • Maximum working pressure: 174 psi @ 68°F
  • Maximum working temperature: 203°F (95°C) @ 87 psi
  • Superseal® insert gives a secondary seal to help prevent leaks
  • Since no soldering is needed to make repairs, the risk of fire is reduced making these fittings ideal for working in confined areas
  • Easy to disconnect without damaging the pipe or fittings
  • Corrosion free
  • Pipe flexibility permits the cabling of pipe through less accessible areas
  • 2014 Federal Safe Drinking Water Act compliant
  • Pipe elasticity can reduce the possibility of bursting under freezing conditions
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Union Elbows

Helps save time on repairs, servicing, re-pipe jobs or new construction by providing a quick and easy installation. Use for connecting Nominal Copper Pipe(CTS), PEX, or CPVC. Can be removed with out damaging the pipe.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
3/8" Push Fit (CTS) $7.33 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $7.07 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $10.73 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $10.76 Enter a quantity and
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Reducing Union Elbows

John Guest Speedfit reducing elbow fitting - 3/4" x 1/2"
Easily connect Nominal Copper Pipe (CTS), PEX, or CPVC tubing of different sizes.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) = $8.05
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Female Swivel Elbows

John Guest Speedfit swivel elbow fitting - 1/2" x 1/2"
Unique swivel design provides added installation flexibility. Can be removed with out damaging the pipe.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" FNPT = $5.47
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Handy Tip: CTS stands for "copper tube size" which is a nominal pipe size.
This means that the outside diameter will be 1/8" bigger than the "size" of the pipe.


Street 90 (Spigot Elbow)

This fitting can be attached directly into another fitting, (tee, coupling, 90, female or male connector) without adding any additional pipe. If you need to create a coupling or tee in a size not offered, use a reducer (stem adapter) with the existing fitting to reduce the size.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $3.28 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Spigot (7/8" OD) x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $4.23 Enter a quantity and
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Union Tees

Classic tee allows you to add a line or branch when needed. Helps save time on repairs, servicing, re-pipe jobs or new construction.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
3/8" Push Fit (CTS) $9.32 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $4.67 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $7.38 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $13.73 Enter a quantity and
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Reducing Tees

Reducing tee allows you to add a line or branch when needed - even among different pipe sizes.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $6.79 Enter a quantity and
3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $6.98 Enter a quantity and
3/4" x 1/2" x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $7.07 Enter a quantity and
3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $7.36 Enter a quantity and
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Slip Tee Connectors

Specifically designed for adding a line off of a rigid pipe run while keeping the rest of your existing pipe work intact. Great for use when adding a line for a hose bib, water closet or shower. These specific fittings MUST be accessible (for example, in an exposed location under the house or in the garage).
Safe for potable water
NOT approved for behind the wall installations, must be accessible
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $10.56 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $13.48 Enter a quantity and
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Stackable Tees

The spigot end of these stackable tees can be inserted into another fitting with out adding additional pipe. Create a manifold in minutes to go in any direction you need in numerous combinations.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $5.55 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" Spigot (7/8" OD) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $7.28 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" Spigot (7/8" OD) x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $7.89 Enter a quantity and
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Slip Connectors

Specifically designed for burst and or frozen pipe breaks, pin-hole leaks and other repair situations when pipe movement is restricted.
Safe for potable water
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $6.60 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $12.04 Enter a quantity and
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Couplers

Connection for Nominal Copper Tube Size (CTS), PEX, or CPVC. Great for re-pipes, service, repair and new construction.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
3/8" Push Fit (CTS) $5.19 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $4.00 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $5.23 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $9.53 Enter a quantity and
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Reducing Couplers

Can be used to connect nominal Copper Tube Size (CTS), PEX, or CPVC. Saves time on repair, servicing and new construction.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $4.84 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $10.73 Enter a quantity and
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Male Connectors

Quickly and easily connect copper pipe, PEX, or CPVC to a threaded pipe.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
3/8" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" MNPT $8.91 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" MNPT $6.17 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" MNPT $6.80 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" MNPT $7.36 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" MNPT $10.66 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) x 1" MNPT $7.80 Enter a quantity and
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Female Connectors

John Guest Speedfit female connector fitting - 3/4"
Provides a secure connection when adapting copper threaded connections. No soldering required saves time on repairs.
Safe for potable water
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" FNPT = $9.87
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Female Swivel Connectors

John Guest Speedfit female swivel connector fitting - 1/2"
Can be used with Nominal Copper Tube Size (CTS), PEX, or CPVC to adapt to a 1/2" FNPT.
Safe for potable water
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" FNPT = $5.45
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Handy Tip: CTS stands for "copper tube size" which is a nominal pipe size.
This means that the outside diameter will be 1/8" bigger than the "size" of the pipe.


Reducers

If your application calls for a size reduction that is not available in the standard fittings, this reducer can be used to adapt another fitting.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 3/8" Push Fit (CTS) $5.66 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Spigot (7/8" OD) x 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $4.29 Enter a quantity and
1" Spigot (1-1/8" OD) x 3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $5.60 Enter a quantity and
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Polypropylene Reducers

FDA compliant materials rated for food quality applications. Polypropylene fittings provide greater resistance to aggressive chemicals than other types of plastics. Acceptable for pure water applications and other potable liquids.
Safe for potable water
NOT for use in compressed air or vacuum applications
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/4" OD tubing (Push Fit) $3.37 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 3/8" OD tubing (Push Fit) $5.17 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" OD tubing (Push Fit) $3.43 Enter a quantity and
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End Caps

Helps save time on repairs, servicing, re-pipe jobs. For Example: Capping off an entire apartment complex in no time for pressure testing then save and reuse the cap for future jobs.
Safe for potable water
Safe for hydronic systems
Size White Blue Red
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $3.17 $3.37 $3.22 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $3.91 $4.04 $4.04 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $6.51 Not Available Not Available Enter a quantity and
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Superseal Pipe Insert For PEX Tubing

Insert provides support inside PEX tubing so that it does not collapse when the quick connect fitting is tightened. Two rubber seals help reduce the chance of a leak.
Safe for potable water
Push Fit (CTS) Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $0.88 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $0.85 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $1.75 Enter a quantity and
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Pipe Insert For PEX Tubing

Insert provides support inside PEX tubing so that it does not collapse when the quick connect fitting is tightened.
Safe for potable water
Push Fit (CTS) Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $0.40 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $0.92 Enter a quantity and
1" Push Fit (CTS) $1.84 Enter a quantity and
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Shut-Off Valves

Suitable for use with Pex, CPVC and copper pipe. Truly demountable without damage to pipe or fitting. Corrosion free.
Safe for potable water
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) $20.32 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) $16.39 Enter a quantity and

Locking Clips

Locking clips offer additional security for tubing connections - fits behind the collet to keep it extended and in the locked position.
Size Price & Quantity
For 3/8" Push Fit (CTS) Fittings $0.29 Enter a quantity and
For 1/2" Push Fit (CTS) Fittings $0.29 Enter a quantity and
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Brass Connectors for Adapting To Metal Pipe and Fittings

Brass Female Drop Ear Elbow

John Guest Speedfit drop ear elbow fitting - 1/2"
Replace or repair drop-ear elbows with out soldering. Push-fit end will accept 1/2" nominal (CTS) pipe or 1/2" Spigot fitting. NOT for use in potable water applications.
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" FNPT = $10.43
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Brass Male Connectors

Quickly adapt pipe into either a 1/2" or 3/4" NPT male connection - push-fit end will accept pipe or spigot fitting.
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Push Fit (CTS) x 1/2" MNPT
( Safe for potable water)
$10.66 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Push Fit (CTS) x 3/4" MNPT
( Safe for potable water)
$18.90 Enter a quantity and
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Brass Male Stem (Spigot) Adapters

Quick repair with out soldering - spigot end can be inserted into a quick connect fitting or used in soldering (sweat) applications.
Size Price & Quantity
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" MNPT
( Safe for potable water)
$8.22 Enter a quantity and
3/4" Spigot (7/8" OD) x 3/4" MNPT
( Safe for potable water)
$12.73 Enter a quantity and
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" MNPT
( NOT for potable)
$5.49 Enter a quantity and
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Brass Female Spigot Adapter

John Guest Speedfit brass female adapter fitting - 1/2"
Fast repair with out soldering - spigot end can be inserted into a quick connect fitting. Also can be used in standard soldering (sweat) applications. NOT for use in potable water applications.
1/2" Spigot (5/8" OD) x 1/2" NPSM = Discontinued
Limited to Stock! Sale price while supplies last

Thread Sealants & Joint Compound

Product Description Price & Quantity
PTFE thread sealing tape PTFE thread sealing tape
  • 3.5 Mil thick
  • Density: 0.4
1/2" x 260" roll $0.59 Enter a quantity and
1/2" x 520" roll $1.03 Enter a quantity and
Gray 4 mil thick PTFE thread seal tape GRAY PTFE thread sealing tape
  • 4 Mil THICK
  • Density: 1.2
  • 1/2" x 260" roll
  • Proudly made in the USA USA flag button
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1 oz. pipe dope 1 oz. Great White Basic Pipe Joint Compound
  • Small, convenient tube
  • Great for most plastics and metals
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Thread Sealing Compound 4 oz. High Quality TU-555 Pipe Joint Compound
  • Available in larger sizes, too
  • Great for most plastics and metals
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$7.65 Enter a quantity and

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Shop Quick Connect Fittings by Size

3/8" Quick Connect Fittings

Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit elbow jg-038 3/8" PF Union Elbow $7.33 Enter a quantity and
push fit tee jg-038 3/8" PF Union Tee $9.32 Enter a quantity and
push fit coupling jg-038 3/8" PF Coupler $5.19 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit male connector jg-038-050 3/8" PF x 1/2" NPT Male Connector $8.91 Enter a quantity and
jg push in fitting locking clip 038 3/8" Locking Clip (for 3/8" JG fittings) $0.29 Enter a quantity and

1/2" Quick Connect Fittings

Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit elbow jg-050 1/2" PF Union Elbow $7.07 Enter a quantity and
push fit swivel elbow jg-050 1/2" PF x 1/2" FNPT Female Swivel Elbow $5.47 Enter a quantity and
push fit street elbow jg-050 1/2" Spigot x 1/2" PF Street 90° Elbow $3.28 Enter a quantity and
push fit tee jg-050 1/2" PF Union Tee $4.67 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducing tee jg 050x050x075 1/2" PF x 1/2" PF x 3/4" PF Reducing Tee $6.79 Enter a quantity and
push fit slip tee jg 050 1/2" Slip Tee Connector $10.56 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit stackable tee jg 050 1/2" PF x 1/2" Spigot x 1/2" PF Stackable Tee $5.55 Enter a quantity and
push fit slip connector jg 050 1/2" Slip Connector $6.60 Enter a quantity and
push fit coupling jg 050 1/2" PF Coupler $4.00 Enter a quantity and
push fit male connector jg 050 1/2" PF x 1/2" NPT Male Connector $6.17 Enter a quantity and
push fit male connector jg 050 x 075 1/2" PF x 3/4" NPT Male Connector $6.80 Enter a quantity and
push fit female swivel connector jg 050 1/2" PF x 1/2" FNPT Female Swivel Connector $5.45 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit reducer jg 050 x 038 1/2" Spigot x 3/8" PF Reducer $5.66 Enter a quantity and
push fit polypropylene reducer jg 050 x 025 1/2" Spigot x 1/4" OD Polypropylene Reducer $3.37 Enter a quantity and
push fit polypropylene reducer jg 050 x 038 1/2" Spigot x 3/8" OD Polypropylene Reducer $5.17 Enter a quantity and
push fit polypropylene reducer jg 050 1/2" Spigot x 1/2" OD Polypropylene Reducer $3.43 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg white 050 1/2" White End Cap $3.17 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg blue 050 1/2" Blue End Cap $3.37 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg red 050 1/2" Red End Cap $3.22 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit superseal pipe insert jg 050 1/2" Superseal Pipe Insert $0.88 Enter a quantity and
push fit pipe insert jg 050 1/2" Pipe Insert $0.40 Enter a quantity and
push fit shut off valve jg 050 1/2" Shut-Off Valve $20.32 Enter a quantity and
jg push in fitting locking clip 050 1/2" Locking Clip (for 1/2" JG fittings) $0.29 Enter a quantity and
push fit brass drop ear elbow jg 050 1/2" PF x 1/2" FNPT Brass Drop Ear Elbow $10.43 Enter a quantity and
push fit brass male connector jg 050 1/2" PF x 1/2" MNPT Brass Male Connector $10.66 Enter a quantity and
push fit brass male stem adapter jg 050 1/2" Spigot x 1/2" MNPT Brass Spigot Adapter $8.22 Enter a quantity and

3/4" Quick Connect Fittings

Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit elbow jg 075 3/4" PF Union Elbow $10.73 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducing elbow jg 075 x 050 3/4" PF x PF Reducing Union Elbow $8.05 Enter a quantity and
push fit street elbow jg 075 3/4" Spigot x 3/4" PF Street 90° Elbow $4.23 Enter a quantity and
push fit tee jg 075 3/4" PF Union Tee $7.38 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducing tee jg 075 x 075 x 050 3/4" PF x 3/4" PF x 1/2" PF Reducing Tee $7.36 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducing tee jg 075 x 050 x 050 3/4" PF x 1/2" PF x 1/2" PF Reducing Tee $6.98 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit reducing tee jg 075 x 050 x 075 3/4" PF x 1/2" PF x 3/4" PF Reducing Tee $7.07 Enter a quantity and
push fit slip tee jg 075 3/4" Slip Tee Connector $13.48 Enter a quantity and
push fit stackable tee jg 075 x 075 x 050 3/4" PF x 3/4" Spigot x 1/2" PF Stackable Tee $7.28 Enter a quantity and
push fit stackable tee jg 075 3/4" PF x 3/4" Spigot x 3/4" PF Stackable Tee $7.89 Enter a quantity and
push fit slip connector jg 075 3/4" Slip Connector $12.04 Enter a quantity and
push fit coupling jg 075 3/4" PF Coupler $5.23 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit reducing coupling jg 075 x 050 3/4" PF x 1/2" PF Reducing Coupler $4.84 Enter a quantity and
push fit male connector jg 075 3/4" PF x 3/4" NPT Male Connector $7.36 Enter a quantity and
push fit female connector jg 075 3/4" PF x 3/4" FNPT Female Connector $9.87 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducer jg 075 x 050 3/4" Spigot x 1/2" PF Reducer $4.29 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg white 075 3/4" White End Cap $3.91 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg blue 075 3/4" Blue End Cap $4.04 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit end cap jg red 075 3/4" Red End Cap $4.04 Enter a quantity and
push fit superseal pipe insert jg 075 3/4" Superseal Pipe Insert $0.85 Enter a quantity and
push fit pipe insert jg 075 3/4" Pipe Insert $0.92 Enter a quantity and
push fit shut off valve jg 075 3/4" Shut-Off Valve $16.39 Enter a quantity and
push fit brass male connector jg 975 lead free 3/4" PF x 3/4" MNPT Brass Male Connector $18.90 Enter a quantity and
push fit brass male stem adapter jg 075 3/4" Spigot x 3/4" MNPT Brass Spigot Adapter $12.73 Enter a quantity and

1" Quick Connect Fittings

Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit elbow jg 100 1" PF Union Elbow $10.76 Enter a quantity and
push fit tee jg 100 1" PF Union Tee $13.73 Enter a quantity and
push fit coupling jg 100 1" PF Coupler $9.53 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducing coupling jg 100 x 075 1" PF x 3/4" PF Reducing Coupler $10.73 Enter a quantity and
push fit male connector jg 100 x 075 1" PF x 3/4" NPT Male Connector $10.66 Enter a quantity and
Image Description Price & Quantity
push fit male connector jg 100 1" PF x 1" NPT Male Connector $7.80 Enter a quantity and
push fit reducer jg 100 x 075 1" Spigot x 3/4" PF Reducer $5.60 Enter a quantity and
push fit end cap jg white 100 1" White End Cap $6.51 Enter a quantity and
push fit superseal pipe insert jg 100 1" Superseal Pipe Insert $1.75 Enter a quantity and
push fit pipe insert jg 100 1" Pipe Insert $1.84 Enter a quantity and

Related Items & Accessories

Working Pressures and Temperatures for Water
Max. Working
Pressure
Max. Working
Temperature
160 psi 73 degrees
Fahrenheit
100 psi 180 degrees
Fahrenheit
80 psi 200 degrees
Fahrenheit

Helpful Tips & Important Usage Information

Do not use with gas, fuel oil or compressed air applications.

John Guest fittings are designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK by John Guest Speedfit in compliance with AB1953, ASTM F877, CSA B137-5 and ASSE 1-61. These connectors use a grip then seal collet arrangement. Simply push the fitting fully onto the pipe and twist the plastic nut to lock in place. These fittings help ensure an easier working environment in confined spaces and removes the need for tools.

Per the manufacturer these basic guidelines should be followed when using these fittings.

Plumbing: While not required, John Guest recommends the use of pipe inserts for plastic pipe connections with John Guest products in Standard Residential Plumbing (hot and cold water) installations.

Heating: John Guest requires the use of pipe inserts for plastic pipe connections with John Guest Speedfit products in all Heating installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. "What does Spigot mean?"
A. Spigot references one side of a fitting that will fit inside a "push-fit" fitting. The manufacturer of "push-fit" fittings refers to this as a "stem".

Q. "What does CTS mean?"
A. CTS stands for "copper tube size" which is a nominal pipe size. This means that the outside diameter will be 1/8" bigger than the "size" of the pipe. For example, 1/2" CTS has an actual o.d. of 5/8", 3/4" CTS has an actual o.d. of 7/8", and 1" CTS has an actual o.d. of 1-1/8".

Q. "Do you offer any other push connect fittings?"
A. Yes, we also offer these great quick connect (push to fit) fittings: ProBite® fittings and SharkBite® fittings. If you are looking for other fittings and/or tools, please see our pipe fittings index page.

Q. "Can I plumb these John Guest quick connect fittings behind the wall? And will I need an access panel or box?"
A. Yes, these John Guest fittings can be plumbed behind the wall. The fittings do not require an access panel unless they are used in a concrete slab application.

Q. "What are the PEI series Speedfit quick connect fittings made out of?"
A. The fittings are made out of PEX (Polyethylene cross linked) with the exception of the brass and polysulfone male adapters.

Q. "Can these Speedfit quick connect fittings be used for hydronic heating?"
A. Yes. If using PEX pipe the fittings must be used with an insert fitting. Copper pipe will not require an insert fitting.

Q. "Can these John Guest push-in fittings be buried in soil?"
A. No, we do not recommend burying the fittings.

Q. "Why do some of the quick connect fittings say 'spigot' and what does it mean?"
A. A "spigot" is the term used for a plastic, non threaded, male end of a fitting that is the same size as the pipe used to fit into the female or hub end of the same pipe sized fitting. The spigot end will fit into (inside) a "push-fit" fitting, such as a tee or coupling or elbow. This spigot end is used in place of pipe to help reduce the need to buy extra fittings.

Q. "Do I need to use a pipe insert every time I connect a PEX tubing to a fitting?"
A. Yes, the inserts are to be inserted inside the end of the PEX tubing and help ensure that the shape of the PEX tubing is kept circular, making for a better seal between the outside diameter of the pipe and the 'O' ring. They also make PEX tubing more rigid, helping prevent 'weeping' past the 'O' ring if a side load is applied.

Q. "How do I disconnect these quick connect fittings?"
A.
How to disconnect John Guest push connect fittings

Q. "Can these John Guest push-in fittings be used for swimming pool re-circulation lines?"
A. No, unfortunately, John Guest push-in fittings are not suitable for use in water systems containing high levels of chlorine.

Q. "Are John Guest push-in fittings able to be used for compressed air piping?"
A. No, absolutely not. John Guest push-in fittings must not be used for compressed air applications.

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