The Pegler Yorkshire VSH Xpress Gas Equal Elbow is a press-fit fitting for 28mm copper tube, designed specifically for internal and external above-ground 2nd and 3rd family gas installation pipework. Fitting it requires no heat, flame, or hot works permit — the joint is made by pressing rather than soldering, which cuts installation time and removes the fire risk and insurance considerations that come with traditional jointing methods.
The system is BSI Kitemark approved to BS 8537:2010 and Gastec approved, and includes a Leak Before Press feature: any fitting that hasn't been properly pressed will show a detectable leak on testing rather than passing undetected. The gas-specific variant is rated -20°C to +70°C and 16 bar across that range, with the yellow O-ring and exterior marking clearly identifying it as the gas system rather than the water equivalent.
Heat-free jointing on a gas installation removes the need for a hot works permit and its associated insurance sign-off, which is a genuine time saving on top of the install itself being quicker than soldering. The Leak Before Press feature also protects against the specific failure mode of press-fit systems — a fitting that looks connected but was never actually pressed — catching it at testing rather than after handover.
Order the Pegler Yorkshire VSH Xpress Gas Equal Elbow - 28mm online today.
| Brand | Pegler Yorkshire Xpress |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 39782 |
| Approvals | Gastec Approved |
| Kitemark | BS 8537:2010 |
| Copper Tube Standard | BS EN 1057 R250/R290 |
| Connection Type | M Press |
| For Use With | Gas |
| Max. Operating Pressure | 16 Bar |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +70°C |
| Equal/Reducing | Equal |
| Fitting Type | Equal Elbow |
| Material | Copper |
| Size | 28mm |
| Dimensions (H x Diameter) | 36 x 75 x 75mm |
| Application | Designed for Use on Domestic & Commercial Gas Services |
