Pegler XPress Press-Fit Gas Copper Union Coupling 15mm to 54mm

Pegler XPress Press-Fit Gas Copper Union Coupling

This is a gas union coupling, made in 15mm, 22mm, 28mm, 35mm, 42mm and 54mm. It joins two pieces of copper tube but can be undone again at the union nut.

Fit one where a meter or appliance may have to be disconnected later without cutting the pipe, and place it where it can be reached for maintenance.

The Pegler XPress Press-Fit Fittings we hold at Plumb Parts cover 15mm to 108mm.

The same system also covers these fitting types: Copper Straight Couplers, Copper Reducing Couplers, Copper Straight Coupling Slips, Copper Straight Female Connectors, Copper Straight Male Connectors, Gas Copper Male Reducers, Copper Female Adaptors, Copper Male Adaptors, Copper Union Coupling, Copper Equal Elbows, Copper Reduced Elbows, Copper Street Elbows, Copper Knuckle Elbows, Copper Male Elbows, Copper Female Elbows, Copper Backplate Elbows, Copper Long Pattern BackPlate Elbows, Copper Bends, Copper Obtuse Elbows, Copper Obtuse Street Elbows, Copper Crossover, Copper Partial Crossovers, Copper Full Crossovers, Copper Equal Tees, Copper Reduced Branch tees, Copper One End Reduced Tees, Copper One End Reduced And End Branch reduced Tees, Copper Both End Reduced Tees, Copper Female Branch Tees, Copper Multi Port Female Branch Tees, Copper Stop Ends, Copper Unions, Copper Straight Male Union Connectors, Copper Straight Female Union Connectors.

For domestic, commercial or industrial pipework, Xpress copper is a tidy all-round system: rapid joints, no naked flame, and matching fittings for the whole run.

Highlights of the system

• Gas rating: -20°C to +70°C
• Gas rating: 5 bar on external above-ground pipework, 1 bar inside buildings
• With Leak Before Press, a fitting left unpressed will leak on test, so it cannot be missed
• Carries the BSI Kitemark to BS 8537:2010
• Heat-free jointing means hot works permits and the related insurance are not needed
• A broad list of British and international approvals applies
• Faster to install than traditional jointing, with less labour
• A chrome plated range is available for pipework that is on show

Full gas limits are in the Specification below.

Specification

• Brand: Pegler XPress
• Range: Xpress Copper Gas
• Maker code: SG11; article numbers 39770 (15mm), 39771 (22mm), 39772 (28mm), 39773 (35mm), 39774 (42mm), 39775 (54mm)
• Material: Copper
• Connection: Press Fit ends with yellow HNBR gas seals
• Sizes: 15mm, 22mm, 28mm, 35mm, 42mm and 54mm
• Standard or approval: BS EN 1254-7 (BSI Kitemark KM 789225)
• Max pressure: 5 bar on external above-ground pipework; 1 bar inside buildings subject to fire regulations
• Suitable for: Gas pipework on hard and half-hard copper tube, fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer
• Max temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Common Questions

Why fit a gas union coupling?

So a meter or appliance can be disconnected later without cutting the pipe.

Should unions be accessible?

Yes, keep them where they can be reached for maintenance.

What sizes are listed?

15mm to 54mm.

Plumb Parts, 555 South Street, Glasgow G14 0QX. Collect in store or have it delivered. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-1pm.

Datasheets

• Pegler XPress SG11 Product Datasheet (PDF)
• VSH XPress Installation Instructions (PDF)