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  1. safoostar

    Ok to leave thinset around copper pipe?

    I had a history at my home with the oring failing on my tub spout leading to water leaking through the pipe opening in the wall. I had put new o-rings but for extra precaution I sealed up the space around the pipe with thinset. This was about 10 months ago. Now I’m wondering if long term this...
  2. A

    Green copper pipes, plumber didn't clean up flux after job

    I'm currently refurbishing a room. Plumber has been in for first fix to lay new pipework for new radiators. He's laid fresh copper pipe, however around the joints they are all green which I believe is flux residue he hasn't cleaned up after soldering. Not the cleanest of jobs but I'm not too...
  3. N

    Scrap copper tank clean up??

    On to the scraping side now! Is it worth bothering to remove insulation from old water tank and weigh in clean, or just take it down to the scrapper as it is?? ? Mnhjffhjbn
  4. M

    Shower head fittings for copper coonection

    I’m fitting an over head shower to an en-suite that I’m about to tile, I’m Struggling thinking about how to get the fittings flush to the tiles from the copper feed behind the boarding. Anyone any experience on the best way to sort this out? Cheers
  5. D

    Copper push fit connectors

    Hi Can anyone advise how the copper push fit connectors work? Is it a matter of just pushing in the pipe until it goes in as far as it can and are these connectors suitable for water and gas? Also I see that there is a special tool to release the connector if you get it wrong or not quite...
  6. A

    galvanised steel reducer to copper

    Hi Guys, I am looking to replace radiator as the old threaded valve is shot on this old building but it is attached to what looks like 1 inch galvanized steel. I was hoping to freeze the pipe at the bottom (see pic) cut and reduce into 15mm copper, any ideas if there is a suitable adaptor out...
  7. J

    Re-routing copper pipe in walls?

    Hi, remodelling a downstairs cloakroom and discovered that the old installation had the water pipe to the toilet through a copper pipe chased directly into the wall (not encased in anything like plastic piping). It's not leaking and the pipe doesn't seem to be corroded, but thinking it might be...
  8. A

    External copper pipe insulation

    I had a combi boiler fitted in the garage recently which has meant a lot of copper pipe external to the house and throughout the garage. Metres of it. None of it has been lagged what should I do and or have expected from the installer.
  9. S

    Drilling into copper HW tank.

    I'll be fitting a couple of Essex fl@anges to my HW tank soon. required hole is 38mm. I know these tanks are quite thin and can rip easily so what's the best way to drill them with a hole cutter?
  10. A

    Extend copper piping

    Hi, i made the daft decision to fit my own new bathroom - like for like replacement of suite, no moving pipes. i have reached thenpoint kf tiling over my shower pipes to fit my new shower and i think they are too short. They only protrude from the tile around 10-15mm and this needs to be at...
    • Adam Mannion
    • Thread
    • copper
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  11. S

    Upgrade gas supply line from galvenised steel to copper?

    I'm wondering if a failed gas line test indicates a gas leak. If so, is it a requirement to upgrade gas supply line from galvanised steel to copper? Would you replace all gas pipes? What would you be looking at in terms of cost in Victoria Australia?
  12. M

    Buried copper pipe work issue?

    Hi folks. Just wondered what you guys cover copper pipe with when buried in a brick wall? Do you use anything to prevent the new plaster cracking, if there is such a thing? Cheers
  13. W

    Copper or steel? Taking all bets.

    What do you reckon? Sorry photo isn't that clear, it's what they sent me.
  14. J

    Why hot water copper pipe is 22mm and cold is 15mm?

    Hi All, I have this silly question. Water pressure for hot water is a bit low while cold water has a decent pressure. Why do they put 22mm copper pipes for hot water? It seems detrimental for already low pressure. Best regards
  15. D

    Changing from Plastic to Copper at Shower Valve

    Hopefully a simple question for someone in the know, but why do some plumbers/installers run everything in plastic pushfit (Hep2O or JG) and then swap over to copper for the last bit before a shower etc? I see this being done on installations where there is a pushfit adaptor available for the...
  16. Antony_0

    20mm MDPE to 25MDPE (and 22mm Copper)

    Hi all, we're doing some renovation work to our property and we wanted to install a sauna house (includes shower) in the garden, irrigation system and outside tap. I've ran a 25mm MDPE from the inside utility room where the main stopcock comes into the house. I originally thought that it was a...
  17. B

    Placement of a copper Cylinder for best effect

    I Cannot installa unvented cyclinder because my waterflow rate is too low. I am therefore thinking of using the old attic tank feeding a cylinder system. My query is, Which is the better of two cylinder placements. Water fed to a cylinder in the loft with hot water fed from top of cylinder...
  18. B

    Copper connection on backflow

    Hi, trying to remove copper pipe from sprinkler back flow. Used blow torch to soften solder. Did not melt what ever they used on connection. What could they have used instead of solder ? Thank You . BH
  19. M

    How to join copper drain pipe

    I wish to join a 3" copper drain pipe that runs from roof vent to sewer. Any secret fitting that would make this easy without solder?
    • Micheal collins
    • Thread
    • copper drain pipe
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  20. N

    Scrap Copper (20 Characters!)

    Over the years I have collected pipes and a few Hot Water Cylinders from my DIY efforts. Having now accumulated enough to become a space problem I really should get rid. Is pipe thats been painted going to be of interest to the scrap metal merchants? Should I be removing the Immersion Heaters...
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