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    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
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    • copper drain pipe
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    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    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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    Copper pipe in wall what is it?

    Help please:) We are in the process of taking down a stud wall between our kitchen and dining room. As we are taking the plastebaord down we have come across a copper pipe (literally situated in the middle of the wall..approx 16mm) All the downstairs radiators are on show and run up the corner...
  4. R

    MDPE to copper lever valve

    I would like to fit a full bore quarter turn valve that takes 25mm MDPE on the inlet and 22mm copper on the other side. I can't seem to find one, but surely they exist - has anyone come across one? I need to replace a seized stopcock on a 25mm blue MDPE supply pipe to 22mm copper internal...
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    22mm copper pipe of 28mm copper pipe, what shall I run?

    Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Please go easy on me👷🏼 I'm currently renovating my house and my house currently runs from old lead pipes then soldered in to 15mm copper pipe. I want to replace the whole piping in the house from to bottom. My question is shall I run 22mm copper pipe then...
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    Reoccurring copper pipe pinhole leaks

    Hello folks, I am hoping some of you may be able to provide you perspective on what is looks like could be a serious problem. I am a complete novice so please bear with me... Full house renovation with all new pipe work, unvented megaflo cylinder, secondary return, pump, water softer etc. 1...
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    8mm copper to 15mm plastic connection

    I have recently moved house and would like to move a radiator from a side wall, to one below the window as is more pleasing to the eye. I understand why it was not placed under the window, as my house is old and has concrete flooring so would be difficult when it comes to the pipework...
    • Tommy o'Toole
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    • connection copper plastic
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Best way of joining 1.25 copper to 28mm copper

    I have recently moved into a new home (old house) where the pipe from the boiler to the cylinder (indirect vented) is 1.25 inches. I need to change the cylinder and was wondering how best to join 1.25mm copper to 28mm copper for the new tank. Any advice would be gratefully received
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    How to fix shower bar with only 10mm exposed 15mm copper pipes?

    Hi Guys, Seeking advice. I have a Triton Combi HP (8000/9000) mixer shower, which is giving thermostatic and cross flow issues. I can confirm cold back flowing into hot, because the hot feed is ice cold. I have 3 of these identical showers, and the hots are much warmer than the colds on the...
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    Capping off two copper pipes

    Hello.. Need to cap off two copper pipes...the problem is getting access to a straight piece of copper to do a successful cap, see pictures. I always prefer to solder. The floor is reinforced concrete and I would rather not get the power chisel out.. The pipes coming out of the floor are...
  11. M

    Crimping on to chrome plated copper

    Can you use press fit fittings on chrome plated copper? Never done it before and I need to connect on to chrome copper and press fit seems preferable to compression as it will be under a floor.
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    Does 15mm copper have to reach right to the back of the fitting when soldering?

    I want to solder a 15mm end-feed elbow onto a straight run of pipe to join it up to a radiator. I've cut the existing pipe run just a fraction too short to come straight up to hit the radiator valve, but I'm hoping it could still work... How important is it that the copper pipe is pushed all...
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    Are support sleeves necessary for copper pipe compression fittings

    Hi, This must have been discussed in the past but with a quick search I couldn't find the answer I wanted. What is the view of using support sleeves inside copper pipes for compression joints. (The pipes in question are 28 mm and 35 mm diameter so I'd expect them to be pretty strong anyway.)...
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    how to seal a weaping copper joint

    So discovered a leak or weeping joint. Two elbows are attached by a 5cm copper pipe which has the blue residue on it. Also there is an imperceitble leak. The plumber will call out sometime next week so I need a temporary fix. Whats the best solution? Sealing putty Self amalgam tape Stixall or...
  15. D

    Plastic pipe or copper

    Hi, I want to install a salamander hot water pump to my hot water taps, from my tank in bedroom. I will install a new s flange, my question is can I install this with plastic pipes ie speed fit instead of copper
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    Soft Copper Pipe

    Hi, I'm currently in the process of fitting an outside tap and need approximately 3m of 15mm dia soft copper pipe. Does anybody know where I could get a 3m length from please? I didn't realise it would be this difficult to source! Any advice or help would be appreciated.........
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    How much copper pipe

    Hello I'm having new 15 & 22mm pipe routed from the basement boiler to 2 radiators on ground floor (directly above basement boiler) and 6 radiators on first floor. Each floor is 80sqm with ground floor ceilings removed and joists previously notched for access routes. Given the expense of...
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    Copper pipe for tub faucet loose

    Hello, I had to removed my tub faucet yesterday and after removal I noticed that the copper pipe sticking out of the wall spins freely. It doesn't come out (I have not tried to pull with much force) but I am concerned the solder behind the wall is broken and it will leak. Am I way off with this...
    • Deleted member 120188
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    • copper pipe
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Air gap under copper cylinders

    Hi all Thanks for the secondary return in plastic pipe replies....Nice one Just have another question i can't find an answer to How does the bottom of a hot water copper cylinder rot if there's no circulation of air passing through it. I know it rots but actually why it rots is my question???
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    Reducing tee from mdpe 20/25 to copper 15...

    Can't find one online. Do they exist? Otherwise going to have to buy a hole roll of mdpe pipe just for a few inches to go between an equal tee and then a reducing coupler. Thanks

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