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  1. I

    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...
  2. B

    connecting old copper pipes

    i have recently had to fix a leak on a section of old copper pipe. the pipe is slightly bigger than 22mm and is thick enough to have had a thread put on it. any ideas how to replace a section with 22mm copper? there has been mention of a transitional coupling, however this a DHW pipe
  3. Eyespy999

    copper pipe clips what do you recommend for 22mm

    Morning all. I am running some 22mm copper later today, I normally use Talon clips from screw fix, as you can add on spacer blocks for the gap, what other plastic clips do you uses, recommend? I have some munsen rings for an outside run. Thanks in advance!
  4. Chalked

    Plumb Center copper fittings

    Who makes thier end feed range? They are reasonably priced, but one end will be tight and needs thing on and the other side is slack! im going back to yorkshire endex. Rant over :censored:
  5. J

    Press Fit Fittings for Copper and Plastic

    Hi I just purchased a Milwaukee M12HPT Hydraulic Press Tool and was looking for some opinions before buying jaws for it - been struggling to find a huge amount of information on the internet! I really don't want to buy multiple sets of jaws, would prefer to stick to one profile, but there...
  6. jaydebruyne

    2 inch Copper Waste Pipe

    Last year the 2 inch copper pipe had a split in it so I cut it off and replaced it with plastic and joined it back to the 2 inch copper with a universal compression fitting. The last part of the pipe has now split so my options are: Cut the elbow off and extend the plastic to there - but I'll...
  7. R

    valor copper flame

    anyone have any info on this fire with a glass front? its quite old c1986, cant find any info on it. dont have council number as i didnt strip to find. need a tc and not sure if its universal or complete! thanks
  8. H

    Copper pipes and cement mixes

    I know that wet cement/concrete can have a reaction with copper and begin to attack it, so we sleeve it, but can dried set concrete still have any affect on copper pipes installed later on?
  9. W

    What does loads of green rusty textured stuff on copper mean?

    Was shown an area previously hidden within a wall. Some of the copper pipes were clean as a whistle, others were covered in the green stuff. Some parts would have a dot of green here and there, others you couldn't see copper for the green, often covering sections a foot long. No drips or obvious...
  10. Scott_D

    Plastic coated 15mm copper

    Any suggestions for a place to buy yellow plastic coated 15mm copper? I need a 6 meter coil but all I can find is plumbcentre at £70!!
  11. N

    fostapex to copper tranisition

    I am planning to install fostapex for a home heating system. I will need to make multiple transitions from the fostapex to copper pipe. I've seen the pex press fittings that have a sweat connection on the one end, but I would prefer one with a compression fittings instead, but I have yet to...
  12. P

    Help! steel to copper pipework join

    Help! I've posted a picture to help explain my issue. I had a leak in a pipe. A corroded pipe to the right of join C, there was a hole in it. The leak was not at the join, rather about an inch or so to the right of join C. That pipe has been replaced. Prior to the pipe being replaced the 3 way...
  13. M

    Appropriate fitting for copper pipes?

    Hi, Upstairs flat changed their boiler - some of their old fittings couldn't stand the pressure, big hole in our ceiling. Their plumber put in a temporary fix as they were unable to solder. Any thoughts on whether what they've done is suitable as a long term fix? The ceiling is not yet back...
  14. Eyespy999

    Advice on type of fitting copper to plastic waste

    Hi all, I am in the throws or replacing a bathroom, it has old copper 40mm waste pipe, and looking to connect new plastic waste to it, it will look better as the old pipe has abot 40 years of paint on it, and will improve the flow of waste from the bath as I can improve the fall of the pipe and...
  15. GQuigley67

    Copper mapress fittings for sale

    Got loads here nearly a Hessien bag full I have no need for them it was from a contract. If anyone is interest let me know
  16. H

    Insulation for copper pipework

    Hi there! I'm new to the forum posting for the first time :smiley2: Just wondering what the current 'best practice' is regarding insulation of copper pipes in a bathrooms... Refurbishing our shower room and the pipes leading to the shower valve (via Hans Grohe universal 'i-box') are chased into...
  17. R

    Geberit 66.7 copper elbow crimp help

    I have crimped a fitting and it is around 10mm off the Insert mark I am told it will be fine and won't leak how ever the warranty will be void is this right?
  18. A

    Corrosion in new copper pipe

    Hello, I have been looking for instances of unexpected pinholes in new copper pipe. I have asked this before but we are up to our fifth leak. Firstly, it is not flux. This is a traditional response from the plumbing community, but it isn't. Secondly, it is not 'poor quality' copper or old copper...
  19. D

    What valve to use to connect a Crosswater valve to copper pipes

    I am installing a three way shower (fixed head, bath and hand) and need to know what connectors to use to connect the five 22mm inlets and outlets to copper pipe. All pipework in the wall is 15mm copper pipes using york fittings. Is there and fitting out there that will connect direct to the...
  20. T

    14mm to 15mm copper

    I am relocating some gas cylinders on a RPH and the existing pipe has a external diameter of aprox 13.5-14mm, I need to connect on to it with 15mm, Any suggestions? Thanks
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