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Instantor Unveils Leak Before Press Fittings

Every installer understands the challenges of working to tight deadlines and the risks posed by missing a single pressed joint. One unsealed fitting can lead to water damage, customer complaints, and costly callbacks. With this in mind, Instantor has introduced a Leak Before Press (LBP) option to its Press System solutions – a smart, fail-safe feature that gives installers peace of mind on every job.

In water-based applications, LBP fittings are designed to visibly leak under low pressure, if they haven’t been pressed. This creates an immediate visual alert, allowing plumbers to identify and correct any missed fittings before leaving the site. It’s a straightforward yet highly effective safeguard that helps prevent small oversights from becoming costly issues.

The new LBP Press fittings are an alternative option to the original, trusted, Instantor Press fittings, with no compromise on the quality or durability expected from an Instantor product. Manufactured from CW617N brass and 304 stainless steel, these fittings are built to last and deliver a reliable, corrosion-resistant seal. They’re available in sizes up to 32 mm and pair perfectly with the Instantor Pex-Al-Pex pipe.

Neil Gaffney, Managing Director, Instantor, comments: “At Instantor, we’re proud to continually enhance and update our trusted and established solutions to improve the working standards for installers. LBP fittings enable installers to spot any issues before they cause problems, they are a simple enhancement that adds major peace of mind and ultimately reduces callbacks. Backed by a 50-year warranty (when used with the Instantor Pex-Al-Pex pipe), they are another example of how Instantor is committed to delivering smarter, safer, and more efficient plumbing solutions.”

Key features and benefits of Instantor Leak Before Press (LBP) fittings:

  • LBP fittings are an alternative option to the original, trusted, Instantor Press fittings, designed to be used with the Instantor Pex-Al-Pex pipe
  • Fail-safe design – unpressed joints leak under low pressure, providing an instant visual alert. This helps to eliminate hidden leaks and post-installation issues
  • Manufactured using high-grade CW617N brass and 304 stainless steel, which are corrosion-resistant materials that are built to be long-lasting and reduce the risk of leaks or contamination
  • A press tool is used to crimp the fitting securely and safely onto the pipe. This removes the need for heat based methods and is completed in three simple steps – cut, calibrate and press
  • The Instantor LBP fittings and a multilayer Pex-Al-Pex pipe come with a 50 year guarantee (when used together), providing peace of mind that the installation will stand the test of time
  • Available in sizes up to 32mm to suit a range of installations

For further information on Instantor and its brand new Leak Before Press (LBP) fittings, please email sales@instantor.co.uk or visit the website: www.instantor.co.uk.

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Image caption:
1. Leak Before Press (LBP) fittings gives installers peace of mind and reduces callbacks
2. Leak Before Press (LBP) fittings were one of several new innovations unveiled by Instantor at InstallerSHOW 2025

About Instantor:
Instantor is a market leader in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of superior plumbing products to merchants, specifiers and installers in Ireland and launched into the UK market in 2024. Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional plumbers since 1926 and is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. The Instantor UK portfolio includes press systems, press tools and jaws, Elemex and Immertec immersion heaters and a selection of easy to fit domestic and commercial pumps from sister company Tucson Pumps Ltd. Instantor is part of the Sanbra Group.

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8th July 2025

About jmm PR:
jmm PR is an award-winning kitchens and bathrooms PR agency that offers a range of bespoke and innovative marketing services that can make a real difference to your business.

With decades of experience and proven success in raising the profiles and awareness of brands and businesses, jmm PR has extensive public relations and commercial knowledge, which can effectively contribute to the growth of your business. In addition, services include writing press releases, proof reading and copywriting, plus campaign and event support, social media and influencer planning and marketing.

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