Comparison in one table
| Press | Push-fit | Compression | Solder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand in our range | Besco | Tectite | Kuterlite | Besco |
| Tools | press tool with V or M jaws | pipe cutter, deburrer, depth gauge | spanners | torch, solder, flux |
| Diameters | 12–108 mm | 10–54 mm | 6–54 mm (copper), 20–32 mm (PE) | 6–108 mm, imperial 1/4″–4 1/8″ |
| Pipes | copper, carbon steel | copper, PEX and PB with liner, steel depending on the line | copper, PE | copper |
| Flame during installation | no | no | no | yes |
| Dismantling | no | Classic, Pro and 316 yes | yes, the ring stays on the pipe | only by desoldering |
Press
Fast, flame-free installation, but it requires a press tool with jaws in the correct profile. Typical customers are installation companies working on boiler rooms, risers and larger projects. Besco also has gas lines and carbon steel for heating and compressed air. Besco press fittings
Push-fit
Installation without a press tool, electricity or flame: the pipe needs to be cut, deburred and inserted to the required depth. Good for servicing, renovations and work in places where a torch cannot be used. The manufacturer gives a 25-year warranty on Tectite Sprint, Classic, Pro and 316. Tectite push-fit fittings
Compression
The ring compresses onto the pipe as the nut is tightened. Spanners are all you need. A classic counter product for connecting boilers, water heaters and valves, and the K700 series also connects PE pipes. Kuterlite compression fittings
Solder
Capillary fittings for soft soldering and brazing. The widest range of diameters and sizes, including imperial ANSI B16.22 and G-size up to 80 bar for refrigeration and industry. Besco solder fittings
What this means for wholesalers
These methods do not compete with each other; they serve different customers: the installer with a press tool, the service engineer without tools, the counter customer and the refrigeration technician. A full range of all four methods from one supplier lets you serve them all on a single invoice.
Data source: Besco 2026 and Tectite 2026 catalogues, Kuterlite price list (October 2024). As of 2026.