Plumbing joint puzzle?

[mikebeaches]

I've got a 2016 Rapido V68 van conversion.

I'm seeking advice how to undo the (presumably) push-fit joints?

I'm sure it's obvious, but unfortunately not to me!

Would appreciate any kind person who can provide advice. The images show multiple joints on the plumbing above the submerged fresh water pump.

I need to undo a couple so I can remove the plastic screw-on top and fix a loose push on fitting underneath the top.

The joints have an easily removed split washer / locking key?? But then what - how do I get the blue joints apart?

Thanks!

 

[Two on Tour]

Push and hold the white collar back against the blue section and pull out the pipe going into the fitting, it may take a tug to get it out.

 

[mikebeaches]

Push and hold the white collar back against the blue section and pull out the pipe going into the fitting, it may take a tug to get it out.

Thanks! I kind of guessed that would be it, but couldn't manage it. Probably not tugging hard enough? It's a bit tricky to access because it's underneath the wardrobe!

I'll have to try some more.

 

[andy63]

As above ..
but you will see that there are little grey clips in the space that allows the collar to be compressed... you will obviously need to remove them before compressing the white collar and pulling on the pipe..
Andy

 

[Two on Tour]

Sometime the pipe going into the fitting needs pushing further into the fitting while holding the white collar back so it releases it's grip on the pipe.

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[mikebeaches]

Sometime the pipe going into the fitting needs pushing further into the fitting while holding the white collar back so it releases it's grip on the pipe.

Managed it... eventually!

But boy was it tight and tricky. Could have done with three hands - the white collar needed to be pressed really hard on both sides. And I think your tip of pushing the pipe further into the joint, before pulling it out helped too!

So thanks very much.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Much easier if the pipes are de pressurised first