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    Copper pipes gone black, clean or replace?

    Hi all, I had the house redone about 1.5 yrs ago and all new plumbing was installed. I have plastic pipes in general except copper pipes in the cellar where the boiler and water tank are. The copper pipes have now turned black but the black layer comes off with sandpaper or emery paper. I've...
  2. D

    Plastic coated 10mm copper tubing - how tight a radius?

    Hi. I'm looking to run a rad supply using 10mm plastic-coated copper pipe and, as it'll be under a laminate floor, to use as few actual fittings as possible. How tight a radius can it be bent without using a pipe bending tool or former - ie hand-bend? This is standard pipe, 0.7mm wall thickness...
  3. P

    Radiator copper pipe broke into two (photos attached)

    Hello everyone, First of all thank you for taking time to read my post, hopefully I can find help! My problem is pretty straight forward, when I removed the radiator from the bathroom to paint the wall, the cooper pipe that connect the radiator to the wall broke into two, I will attach pictures...
  4. I

    Plumbing Newbie - Replacing Copper Pipes

    We've not yet ruled out getting a plumber in but this seems a small job, suitable for diy'er? We have 1930's house and quite old plumbing, hopefully not that old. The pics should help show the task in hand. It's pipework under the sink, hot and cold feeding up to the basin with spurs off for...
  5. TitustheFox

    Copper pipes or plastic pipes?

    Hi! I have to change all the plumbing in my mother's house. She lives in an old building that is approximately 100 years old and there wasn't much done to keep it up to date. My question is: do I use plastic or copper pipes?
  6. B

    Immersion heater: copper, Incoloy or titanium element?

    Hi, I'm replacing a 14" copper immersion heater installed into a Fortic hot water cylinder. The heater failed after just three years. Hoping to get more life out of the next one, I've ordered an Incoloy, but am wondering whether to go for the titanium instead. It's only an extra couple of...
  7. S

    Copper tees (soldered) through joist

    Considering many options for dealing with plastic pipe / fittings under a tiled floor, which are difficult to get to because they sit very close to the top of a brick wall i.e. extremely limited access through ceiling downstairs! The floor will ultimately be tiled. There are 4 x 22mm-to-10mm...
  8. R

    Speedfit to copper on central heating systems.

    As per the title. What do you think of using Speedfit in part of the cental heating system? In particular a 15mm x 300mm flexi pipe. Bent at 90 degrees. See link. Not sure what I am dealing with yet but I suspect a leaky Yorkshire elbow below the floorboards. Rather than remove it, clean it...
  9. S

    Connecting a hose to copper pipe... Across an ibc

    I am making a wood fired hot tub using an ibc and a cast iron water jacket from an old oil boiler system. I'll be connecting the jacket to the ibc using 22mm copper pipes. I am keeping it simple in the hope the convection will circulate the water and I won't need a pump....if this doesn't work...
  10. T

    Leaking vented copper cylinder.

    Hi, I've been asked to replace a leaking vented indirect copper cylinder. Water is acidic - borehole supply. Am I any better off with a stainless steel Cylinder and plastic pipework where possible or will customer just have to accept need to correct ph in their water supply. They have been...
  11. N

    Will Pex Hose With SharkBite Fittings Work on 1/2" Copper Pipe ??

    Have an Inline Shut Off Valve with Compression Fittings that has developed a Leak.. The Valve actually serves No Useful purpose.. Because of limited access and no real wiggle room.. Could I Safely use a piece of Pex Hose and SharkBite Fittings to Replace the Valve completely ??
  12. M

    Copper pipes and no olives

    Hi all, Hoping you can help me on this one. Our cold water on our kitchen tap has stopped working so we made the decision to change the tap. The only issue we have is our house was an ex showhome and appears to have been plumbed in a rush. I've had a look at loads of tutorials online to try...
  13. D

    Copper to plastic in confined space.

    Hi. Remodelling my bathroom. It's necessary to join my 22mm plastic to 22mm copper in restricted space in the ceiling just outside the bathroom. Finding it very difficult to get the hand room to be able to properly fit a push fit coupling. Can I use compression? Any particular type? Also, about...
  14. N

    Help! Leaky Copper Elbow Bit.

    A pipe below an upstairs floorboard (in the ceiling of the kitchen below) is dripping. I accidentally put my finger through the ceiling earlier and found it. The drip is coming out of a copper elbow / corner bit. There's a small green spot of erosion and the water reappears there when I wipe...
  15. siricosm

    Is copper pipe all the same?

    I am about to replace the microbore heating system in my house, and need to buy all the copper pipe and fittings. In Canada, copper pipe came in different grades, and if you wanted top quality you could buy the thicker "L" type pipe, rather than the thinner "M" that is mostly used. Here in the...
  16. M

    Copper or brass olive for chrome pipe

    Hello all. I hope you are having a nice weekend. I’m adding a new rad to my bathroom and will be using chrome pipe. It’s my understanding that compression fittings can be used straight on the chrome without filing of chrome finish. What olive is best to use. Copper or brass? Many thanks.
  17. S

    Replace Kitchen Tap with fix copper pipes with one with flexible pipes

    Good evening, In my kitchen I have got a tap with fixed copper tube that they fit in a plastic but in grey ( see picture1). Can I fit in the grey pipes this tap with flexible pipes? Is there an adaptor between them? What is the name of it? (Picture 2) Thanks
  18. B

    22mm Copper pipe through flat felt roof

    Howdy Guys Any ideas or suggestions for putting a copper pipe through a felt roof? I have to run a gas pipe up through the garage roof. Through the roof is the shortest, cleanest solution. But, I'm not sure how to seal it well, if indeed its possible. Any suggestions gratefully received. Many...
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    Copper pipe cutter for plastic fittings

    Hello, I have a traditional “disc” type cutter that you wind down onto the copper pipe but I’m told it’s best to have a cutter or “slice” that leaves a chambered edge on the copper pipe so it clears the plastic fitting O ring. Can anyone recommend the best cutter for 22mm and 28mm copper pipe...
  20. J

    Plastic-coated copper gas pipe???

    Hi all, I came across some 8mm copper pipe /plastic coated under a gas fire today. I haven't seen this before? Is it OK to be there? (It was put in by a reputable firm local to me, whom I trust, though I'd like to know what it is). Thanks all, Jennie
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