Arctic Hayes introduces the Easi-Seal Insert to convert 15mm compression fittings to flat-face seals, helping plumbers prevent nuisance leaks.
Arctic Hayes, a brand under the DiversiTech umbrella, has introduced a new plumbing solution called the Easi-Seal Insert. The component is engineered to convert standard 15mm compression fittings into flat-face sealed connections. By adapting the internal geometry of standard joints, the product aims to mitigate minor weeping and small leaks that frequently occur during heating and hot water installations.
Fluid leaks at compression joints remain one of the most persistent issues for domestic heating engineers and plumbers. Minor drips often manifest after a system reaches operating temperature, forcing tradespeople to return to finished jobs to nip up nuts or re-wrap olive joints. By altering the seating face inside a standard fitting, the insert provides a more resilient seal capable of taking up slight irregularities in copper or plastic pipework.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
For plumbers and heating engineers, stocking these inserts in the van offers a low-cost insurance policy against costly remedial callbacks. Instead of replacing entire valve assemblies or struggling with damaged pipe ends in tight spaces, installers can retrofit the insert into existing 15mm compression connections. DIYers tackling radiator swaps or bath taps will find them equally helpful for achieving a reliable seal without overtightening compression nuts and crushing soft copper pipe. Expect to find these sold in multi-packs at plumbing merchants and national trade retailers alongside standard brassware and consumables.
The insert works directly with standard UK 15mm pipework, allowing plumbers to upgrade standard brass fittings without altering pipe cuts or altering the overall layout of existing pipe runs.
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