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  1. r1k1n

    Advice needed about cold water copper pipes sweating

    Hello there guys, We've recently discovered (after a drop of water hit my brother on the head!), that a cold water copper pipe is sweating. We thought it might be a leak but have only seen droplets of water on the pipework and after some research have deciphered that the pipe is sweating. The...
  2. M

    Copper CH /water pipes in concrete floor/walls

    Could anyone point me in the right direction. I had a complete plumbing install at a property I was renovating, the CH and plumbing was commissioned in Oct 20. Over the last 2 weeks we noticed the boiler (ATAG Combi) losing pressure and requiring refilling, this became more frequent, most...
  3. T

    How to connect waste pipe to copper Moroccan basin

    Hello, would be really grateful for some advice, I got a small copper basin in a market in Morocco (way back when travelling was allowed!) I’ve just got round to thinking about installing it and can’t work out what waste pipe fitting to get to connect to it... will post a picture here (if I can...
  4. SimonG

    Copper Pipe Corrosion.

    Anybody ever seen anything like this before?
  5. P

    Galv steel to copper

    Hi lads any ideas how to join what looks like galv steel to copper. This is the flow pipe to and from the boiler the steel pipe has rubber away on the joist and has corroded.
  6. P

    Copper tap tails for monobloc

    Hi lads just a quick one, can you fit isolation valves straight onto monobloc copper tap tails. I know they are soft copper i have always soldered onto them and never used compression fittings but on this job i need to fit valves on. I may even go as far as chucking push fit iso valves if need...
  7. A

    COPPER & PLASTIC TOGETHER OK?

    Hi all, Gutted out a 3 bed semi with a good condition Worcester Greenstar 28i Junior already installed. Planning to have 12 rads installed in the house (3 of which will be towel rads), with all new piping to each. Based on previous experience in another property with 1 rad not working because...
  8. N

    Copper push fittings used for a boiler swap.

    Hello everyone. Iv just read an article on installers magazine that says how much better gas installers find using copper push fit fittings for a boiler swap. According to the article, unlike plastic push fit fittings which cant be used in close proximity to the boiler, the copper ones can. So...
  9. W

    Max length for external 15mm copper to outside tap?

    With easy-use isolation inside, drain off at end (not that they'd used it), customer told to make sure they shut off and drain if weather getting cold, lagged and bagged etc... Just wondering whether there is a reg for max lenght and/or what you'd personally consider too long? Thanks
  10. W

    Anyone know a tap on sale (screw/tool) supplied with m12 copper tails?

    Thanks....................
  11. J

    Copper Pipe in corner

    The existing copper pipe ran in the corner of two walls. It was proud of the brick wall. The old plaster has been removed and the pipe has been covered in felt lagging and gaffer tape. The plumber said the gaffer tape would stop any chance of the pipe touching the wall or plasterboard adhesive...
  12. A

    Copper pipe fitted in stud wall

    Just a quick one. I have to fit 15mm copper pipe [H+C] into an internal plasterboard cavity wall which is just insulated with rockwool. Will be lucky if the length of copper pipes in the cavity be around 1 meter in length to the drop in the floor. The question is do i have to put anything...
  13. J

    URGENT Where to hire leak detection equipment for copper main in screed?

    Hi everyone, I'm needing to trace a leak on copper main in screed at my son's house. Anglian Water have notified a leak of 18ltr/hr, and we've verified it's not between their stopcock and internal stopcock. There's no signs of dampness, floors where pipes run are tiled. Looking for advice...
  14. T

    Best way to get rid off corrosion in CWST on my copper fortic cylinder?

    Hi all just a quick one what would be the best way to get rid off corrosion in my CWST on my copper fortic cylinder?
  15. M

    Why does copper turn silver/rainbow in colour

    What causes copper to turn silver and sort of a rainbow effect? Must be a reaction with something, but what? I’ve just seen it on an unvented cylinders which was fitted about a year ago. What is the cure?
  16. R

    Old Bath Copper Waste Pipe

    Hi, a friend was complaining about water dripping through her kitchen ceiling. Turns out that the bath waste pipe is leaking. I've not seen copper pipe used as a bath waste before. I have smeared some silicon around the join but I need to fix this. I think best to hacksaw the old tee section...
  17. S

    Basic question - pex or copper for self build 100 sqm metre

    Basic question - pex or copper for self build 100 sqm metre 2 story house. It Is a budget build but will form part of a larger house for years to come. Plan to do some basic plumbing myself, no gas or oil just water pipes. which is a better option and why. Thank you
  18. GameForkStudio

    Connecting copper pipe to cistern .

    Hi all, A complete novice question. I need to connect a copper pipe to the cistern. I don't have enough space for a flexible hose. Can I insert the copper pipe inside the cistern's plastic inlet and use a nut and olive on it or is that not the way to do it? Also, the inlet has a small filter...
  19. S

    Copper pipe slightly too short

    I have replaced some parts in my toilet cistern including the rubber seal between the cistern and the toilet. Unfortunately the replacement is thicker than the previous one and as a result the copper water pipe doesn’t match with the cistern inlet by a few mm. Any thoughts on how to resolve this...
  20. Bogart

    Blocking off a 155 copper pipe

    If I explain first the situation may make more sense. I have going through a wall 2 15mm copper pipes that sometime in the past fed a radiatorin the kitchen. Now I need those pipes removing out of the wall and blocked off in a cupboard. Problem is where they appear on the other side of the wall...

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