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    Steam generator outlet to steam room - Suitable pipe and fittings

    What are the best pipes and fittings to carry steam from a 2.8kW steam generator to a steam cabin for a short pipe distance of 400mm? Thinking on the technical, the pipework would have a low internal resistance (smooth inside) and full bore so as not to reduce the steam out. I noticed the...
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    38mm European waste pipe to 40mm UK compression waste fitting

    What's the best way to ensure a watertight fit connecting a 38mm European / continental waste pipe to a 40mm UK compression waste fitting without using a 38mm to 40mm adaptor prior? The reason not to use an adaptor is because there's no space. Note, a 40mm compression fitting on a 38mm pipe will...
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    MuPVC waste pipe should NOT be solvent welded to ABS waste fittings. Why?

    In reality though, it's done all the time. Most don't realise it shouldn't be done and the reasons why. So why? What are the potential problems and the likelihood of those problems happening over time if an MuPVC to ABS joint is made and brought into service for hot and cold drainage? Is...
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    Cold mains water hammer when taps are turn ON?

    The cold mains is in 22mm copper on a pipe run to to a bath and basin taps next to each other. The mains water is 4 bar static, no PRV or check valves. The bang happens seconds after the cold tap is turned on at either the cold bath or basin tap. There is a 0.5 litre potable water expansion...
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    Ways to prevent slip coupler slipping down a vertical copper pipe while soldering?

    Ideas please?
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    Installing plumbing fittings so they are removable on unmovable copper pipe

    Is it possible to install compression valves onto existing non-pullable copper pipe WHILE designing-in a means of being able to replace the whole valves should they fail? Hello, I have existing 22mm copper pipe that needs a small section cutout to install a compression isolation valve...
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