Philmac PUSH Fit Poly Pipe Fittings
Tool-free push-fit fittings for metric PE pipe, 20–63mm. Push. Done.
Philmac PUSH is Philmac's push-fit connection system for metric polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe. Cut the pipe square, push it into the pre-assembled fitting until you feel it reach the internal stop, and the joint is sealed and gripped – no tools, no tightening, no chamfering, no lubricant.
The complete range covers joiners, reducing joiners, tees, reducing tees, female tees, male and female end connectors, 90° elbows, male and female elbows and end caps, in 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 and 63mm. Every fitting is WaterMark certified, pressure rated up to PN16, approved for drinking water, can be disassembled and reassembled, and is designed and made in Australia.
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Philmac PUSH Fit Metric Elbow 90° Poly x Poly Pipe Fitting
Price range: $24.26 through $129.72 Inc. GST Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Philmac PUSH Tool-Free Push-Fit PE Fittings
Eleven fittings, one installation method. Cut the pipe square, push it to the stop, and the joint is made — no wrenches, no chamfering, no lubricant, no tightening.
Designed and manufactured by Philmac in Adelaide — proven across more than 150 Australian test sites.
Why Switch
Why Installers Are Switching to Philmac PUSH
Fewer installer variables, fewer callbacks, less training time — with certification that covers regulated plumbing work.
Tool-Free
No wrenches, clamps or tightening. The joint forms as soon as the pipe reaches the stop.
No Pipe Prep
A clean, square cut is all that's needed. No chamfering, no lubrication.
Low Insertion Force
Engineered internal clearance lets the pipe pass the collet and grip ring with minimal resistance.
Positive Feedback
An internal stop confirms the seal and grip have engaged before you pressure-test or backfill.
Reusable
Loosen the nut to realign, inspect or reuse a fitting without damaging any component.
Consistent Results
The same joint across every skill level — fewer variables, fewer callbacks.
Australian Made
Designed and manufactured in Adelaide, proven across 150+ Australian test sites.
WaterMark Certified
For regulated plumbing, with AS/NZS 4129 design compliance and AS/NZS 4020 drinking-water approval.
The Range
Eleven Fittings, One Method
Joiners, tees, end connectors, elbows and end caps — each card links to its full product page.
Joiners
Metric Joiner PE x PE
The most-used fitting in any PE installation. Joins, extends or repairs same-size PE pipe with two tool-free connections.
Sizes: 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm · Product numbers 74 7122 00 – 74 7177 00
Metric Reducing Joiner PE x PE
Steps a PE line down a size without adaptors or bushes.
Sizes: 25 x 20, 32 x 20, 32 x 25, 63 x 32mm · Product numbers 74 7132 00 – 74 7174 00
Tees
Metric Tee PE x PE x PE
Equal tee for branch lines and extra connection points across reticulation and irrigation grids.
Sizes: 20–63mm · Product numbers 74 7322 00 – 74 7377 00
Metric Reducing Tee
Takes a smaller lateral off a larger run in one fitting.
Sizes: 25 x 25 x 20, 32 x 32 x 25mm · Product numbers 74 7332 00, 74 7343 00
Metric Female Tee
Two push-fit PE ends with a female BSP branch for risers, valves and threaded fittings.
Sizes: 20 x 20 x ½" to 32 x 32 x 1¼" · Product numbers 74 7421 00 – 74 7444 00
End Connectors
Male End Connector PE x MI BSP
PE pipe to a tapered male BSP thread — the go-to for pumps, valves and threaded fittings.
17 sizes from 20 x ½" to 63 x 2" · Product numbers 74 7221 00 – 74 7276 00
Female End Connector PE x FI BSP
PE pipe to a female BSP thread for male-threaded infrastructure and equipment.
13 sizes from 20 x ½" to 63 x 2" · Product numbers 74 7821 00 – 74 7876 00
Elbows & End Caps
90° Elbow PE x PE
Turns a PE run through 90° with two tool-free joints — ideal in meter boxes, pits and tight corners.
Sizes: 20–63mm · 74 7522 00 – 74 7577 00
Male Elbow PE x MI BSP
A 90° turn that finishes in a tapered male BSP thread.
Sizes: 20 x ½" to 40 x 1½" · 74 7721 00 – 74 7755 00
Female Elbow PE x FI BSP
A 90° turn that finishes in a female BSP thread.
Sizes: 20 x ½" to 50 x 2" · 74 7621 00 – 74 7666 00
Metric End Cap PE x PE
Caps a PE line with one push — and comes off again when the line is extended.
Sizes: 20–63mm · 74 7029 00 – 74 7079 00
At a Glance
Range Overview
| Fitting | Configuration | Sizes | No. of Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric Joiner | PE x PE | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm | 6 |
| Metric Reducing Joiner | PE x PE | 25x20, 32x20, 32x25, 63x32mm | 4 |
| Metric Tee | PE x PE x PE | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm | 6 |
| Metric Reducing Tee | PE x PE x PE | 25x25x20, 32x32x25mm | 2 |
| Metric Female Tee | PE x PE x FI BSP | 20mm x ½" – 32mm x 1¼" | 8 |
| Metric Male End Connector | PE x MI BSP | 20mm x ½" – 63mm x 2" | 17 |
| Female Metric End Connector | PE x FI BSP | 20mm x ½" – 63mm x 2" | 13 |
| Metric 90° Elbow | PE x PE | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm | 6 |
| Metric Male Elbow | PE x MI BSP | 20mm x ½" – 40mm x 1½" | 7 |
| Metric Female Elbow | PE x FI BSP | 20mm x ½" – 50mm x 2" | 8 |
| Metric End Cap | PE | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm | 6 |
Selection Guide
Which Philmac PUSH Fitting Do I Need?
| I Need To… | Use |
|---|---|
| Join or extend two lengths of the same-size PE pipe, or repair a section | Metric Joiner PE x PE |
| Connect a larger PE pipe to a smaller one | Metric Reducing Joiner PE x PE |
| Branch off a PE run at the same size | Metric Tee PE x PE x PE |
| Branch off a PE run to a smaller pipe | Metric Reducing Tee PE x PE x PE |
| Add a threaded take-off (riser, valve, fitting) mid-run | Metric Female Tee PE x PE x FI BSP |
| Connect PE pipe to a pump, valve or fitting with a female thread | Metric Male End Connector PE x MI BSP |
| Connect PE pipe to a male-threaded valve, fitting or equipment | Female Metric End Connector PE x FI BSP |
| Turn a PE run through 90° | Metric 90° Elbow PE x PE |
| Turn 90° and connect to a female-threaded port | Metric Male Elbow PE x MI BSP |
| Turn 90° and connect to a male-threaded riser or fitting | Metric Female Elbow PE x FI BSP |
| Close off the end of a PE line (now or until it's extended) | Metric End Cap PE x PE |
Popular Starter Sizes
Philmac's dealer stocking guide recommends 20, 25 and 32mm for plumbing and irrigation work, 32–50mm for rural water systems, and 40–63mm for civil pipelines.
How It Works
Push. Stop. Done.
Philmac PUSH is a push compression fitting. Every fitting is supplied pre-assembled, in the open position with the nut against the flange, so there is nothing to loosen or remove before use.
Push
The pipe passes through the split collet, grip ring and O-ring, which sit in a relaxed state with engineered internal clearance, so insertion force is low.
Stop
The pipe contacts the internal end stop — the positive feedback that tells you it's home.
Done
The reverse-taper collet and grip ring lock the pipe into the body against axial end-load, while the EPDM seal is radially compressed to form the watertight joint.
Components: nut and body — polypropylene; split collet, grip ring and spacer — acetal; seal — EPDM. The black body minimises light transmission and UV degradation, so fittings can be used above ground without additional protection.
Push vs. thermofusion. Of the three PE joining methods — mechanical, push and thermofusion — Philmac PUSH offers lower insertion force, quicker and therefore more economical installation, the ability to disassemble and reuse, and positive depth feedback at the end stop. It complements Philmac's standard compression ranges rather than replacing them: both can be used on the same PE system.
Installation
Three Steps in the Field
- Cut the pipe square to the required length, using the flange on the central body as a guide. Make sure the pipe end is clean and undamaged.
- The fitting is pre-assembled — no parts to remove.
- Push the pipe in until you feel it hit the internal stop after it passes the O-ring. It's now fully installed.
- Pressure-test to your site requirements. If alignment needs adjusting, loosen the nut, remove the pipe and reinstall — the only tool you might need is a standard wrench.
Proven Performance
Tested for Australian Conditions
From a certified Adelaide laboratory to 150+ field sites and a ute driven straight over a fitting.
In the Lab
Continuous water pressure, sudden pressure surges, thermal shock and long-term fatigue loading — at pressures well beyond standard field use.
In the Field
150+ test sites across plumbing, irrigation, agricultural pressure cycling, and civil and repair sites with variable soil conditions.
Under a Ute
A Ford Ranger driven directly over a PUSH fitting, which kept its shape and sealing integrity — plus a 435kg pipe-lift test.
For the Long Haul
A 50-year minimum life specification based on a 23°C operating temperature. Cold water applications only.
Compliance
Standards & Certification
| Design compliance | AS/NZS 4129 — fittings for polyethylene pressure pipe systems, including ISO 3458 (pressure), ISO 3459 (external pressure), ISO 3501 (pull-out at 20°C) and ISO 3503 (internal pressure under bending) performance tests |
|---|---|
| Pipe compatibility | Metric polyethylene pressure pipe to AS/NZS 4130 |
| Drinking water | AS/NZS 4020 — products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption; lead-free requirements of NCC Volume 3 |
| Threads | ISO 7.1 — pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads |
| Certification | WaterMark (Plumbing Code of Australia); Australian Standard certified product, third-party accredited by SAI Global; Australian Made |
| Manufacture | ISO 9001 quality system; NATA-accredited laboratory testing to international and national standards |
Applications
Where Philmac PUSH Goes to Work
From meter boxes and confined spaces to exposed rural runs and civil pipelines.
Plumbing
Residential and commercial water services, repairs and new installations — WaterMark certified, with quick joints in meter boxes and confined spaces.
Irrigation
Landscape, turf and agricultural systems where speed matters — joiners, tees and end connectors for mains, sub-mains and laterals.
Rural Water
Stock and rural distribution in the larger sizes, with UV-stabilised fittings suited to exposed runs and long-term underground service.
Civil
Infrastructure, utilities and water-management projects — 40, 50 and 63mm fittings validated on sites with variable soil conditions.
Repair
Cut out a damaged section and rejoin with minimal system disruption; disassemble and reinstall if the repair needs adjusting.
Philmac PUSH also suits abrasive slurries and the conditions found in urban, mining, industrial, rural water and wastewater systems. The Technical Manual's chemical resistance chart covers compatibility with a wide range of fluids — contact Philmac for advice on specific applications.
Specifications
Technical Summary
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connection type | Push-fit (push compression) for metric PE pipe |
| Size range | 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63mm; BSP threads ½" to 2" |
| Pressure rating | Up to PN16 |
| Temperature | Cold water applications; 50-year minimum life specification at 23°C |
| Body and nut | Polypropylene, black (UV-stabilised pigments) |
| Collet, grip ring, spacer | Acetal |
| Seal | EPDM |
| Installation | Tool-free; pipe cut square and clean; no chamfer, no lubricant |
| Reusable | Yes — disassemble and reassemble without damaging components |
| Installation location | Above and below ground |
| Other properties | Non-magnetising; no electrolytic deterioration; excellent impact resistance; polypropylene thermal insulation 2000× copper and 200× steel; no effect on water odour, taste or colour |
Design data — head loss. L = F × D, where F is the fitting constant, D the pipe inner diameter (m) and L the equivalent pipe length (m). 90° elbow F = 30; 90° tee straight-through F = 12; 90° tee side branch F = 60.
Application Notice
Philmac PUSH fittings are designed for connecting metric pressure polyethylene pipe. They are not suitable for compressed air applications, or for positive displacement pumps where the line pressure drops to zero between cycles. For those applications Philmac recommends Philmac EasyLOK fittings.
Resources
Downloads & Videos
Technical Manual →
PHI2081, August 2026, V4 — standards, materials, system design considerations, chemical resistance, dimensions and weights.
Installation Instructions →
PHI2266, 8/26 — assembly, disassembly and reassembly.
Philmac Videos
Faster PE Pipe Installs with Philmac PUSH
Disassembled & Reassembled
Pressure Test
Ute Drive-Over Durability Test
435kg Pipe Lift Demonstration
Testimonial — Paul King
FAQs
Got Questions?
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Joiners, tees, elbows, end connectors and end caps from 20mm to 63mm. Dispatched same-day from Victoria if ordered before 2pm AEST.