John Guest Push Fit Fittings; How To Connect And Remove

Hello, I’m Robyn Backhouse, from Positive Potential.

In this video, you will learn how to connect a John Guest Push Fit fitting to a hose and how to remove it.

Believe me, it is very easy to demonstrate on a video, but very hard to explain over the phone!

TO CONNECT A JOHN GUEST FITTING
This is a John Guest fitting, and some hose.
Push the hose into the fitting.
When you feel a slight resistance, push again, and the hose will go in another couple of millimetres.
Give the hose a tug, to make sure it is secure.
If you have a leak once you turn the water on, it is most likely because you haven’t pushed the hose in far enough.

TO REMOVE A JOHN GUEST FITTING
If you look closely at the John Guest fitting, you’ll see a small round ring, or ‘Collette’.
To remove the hose from the John Guest fitting, simply push the collette away from the hose, and pull on the hose at the same time.
Here, I will show you again.
Occasionally, you may have to use a knife, or screwdriver, to push the collette down.

Let me know if you found this demonstration helpful, by posting your comments below.

[soreinsky]

Brilliant. Easy to follow and straight to the point. Wish more stuff on this platform was designed this way.

[cynthiawyatt]

It works, struggled for ages to try and disconnect pipe before watching your video.

[AfricanFlightStar]

Thanks, exactly what I needed to know, cheers from another SAFFER! 🇿🇦😁👍🏼💥👏🏼

[johnmerritt]

Short, sharp and to the point, very helpful. Thank you

[apolly]

needed to know how to remove. great video

[queenegreene]

For extra security in the connection, I learned that Collet Clips are helpful. We're installing a John Guest Push-to-Connect Fitting (A6WY4-MG) that has 3/8 and 1/4 openings. Since Collet Clips come in varying sizes can you please recommend what size ( Collet Clip ) can be used for this particular John Guest fitting?

[ChuckHolland-ib]

I used wire cutters to snip.off the ends. Hard to get into a tight spot with both hands.

[PADMAL]

Bang on target and very helpful. Thank you.

[robinhillier]

Brilliant - JG should pay you for that!

[melb]

Try disconnecting with one hand under a tight spot 😁