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  1. E

    Removing copper soil stack

    hi. I have a copper soil stack (def copper) that I am hoping to take out, runs through the house, pops out the roof, which is leaking anyway! What’s the best way to connect? I plan on cutting a couple inches before the pipe goes underground, can I stick a connector in, assuming it fits like...
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  2. MrGatch

    Effect of replacing 22mm copper with 15 plastic

    Hi, I have a large three storey cold Victoria house and I'm having an extension being built which adds a large amount of additional volume to heat. The new space will be UFH and the existing heating system zoned to upstairs and downstairs. The entire heating system is a single zone in 22mm...
  3. T

    Push-fit copper reliable?

    I need to hook up a copper pipe that comes directly out of the wall, to a toilet cistern. I've got a flexi-hose to connect to the cistern, but could do with the copper pipe pointing upwards. As a DIYer, I've never soldered and don't intend to purchase all the necessary stuff and mess around...
  4. J

    Copper or 'Plastic'...??

    Just thought to kick this one off - both have their unique properties,; advantages & disadvantages... Go-for-it... let's hear your arguments, stories etc
  5. J

    Best way to clean tarnished copper fittings?

    I've a load of copper fittings, both end-feed and solder-ring that are tarnished. What's the quickest and best way to clean them without wire-wooling individually?
  6. M

    Surface mounted copper

    I have an install job to do in a curved bay where the pipework will all be surface mounted and on show. I am at a loss to know how to bend a full length in a curve to match the bay! Anyone done anything similar? It has to be spot on and look good. I have 3 radiators to fit around this huge bay.
  7. Stanios

    Copper Cylinder vs Wetvac

    Had a big 1.8m copper cylinder to take out today, draining the last bits from cold water inlet I put the wetvac on the inlet tilted the cylinder to help matters whilst I did so I placed my hand over the outlet at the top. Immediately I heard crunching noise, it was only after I took the...
  8. M

    20mm MDPE to 22mm copper??

    hi all. I need to a stop tap for 20mm MDPE to 22mm copper but it's doesn't look like a brass tap is available. What's my best option? Not that clued up with mdpe fittings to be honest.
  9. M

    What size is my copper pipe?

    Okay, I know what size it is. It seems to be 15.5mm OD. 0.5mm of crud doesn't seem likely, so what size pipe could this be. I've measured some actual 15mm pipe and that is pretty much 15mm, plus a couple of thou. From what I've read, 1/2" UK copper pipe would be slightly smaller, not larger...
  10. E

    Cleaning Copper Pipe

    Hi all, I create things using copper pipe such as lamps etc. I would like to know if someone has a very simple way of removing the tarnish that is visible after soldering copper pipe? The best way I have found is wire wool, however, I'm not a huge fan of the stuff and I tend to go through...
  11. gingalig

    Copper pipe in screed, unprotected

    Hi , I have just been asked to cap off a redundant supply to a no longer in use fire, I have spoken the customer on the phone and he tells me he has exposed some of the pipe work under the screed when removing the fire place, I asked if the pipework was protected or sheathed and what else it...
  12. W

    Year(s) which saw end of lead, steel installs in favour of copper?

    Anyone know roughly when lead stopped being installed for domestic pipework and then again when steel was replaced by copper? I know I can google but it misses out on the warmth and colour of lived human experience and interaction. Plus I can't be arsed. Thanks
  13. H

    Which brand of 22mm copper best for bending?

    Hi everyone. What is the best brand of copper pipe for bending. Size 22mm? Screwfix and city plumbing are Wednesbury but found quite a few negative reviews about ripple when bending. Jewsons are Melleur which I can’t find any reviews about. Wicks don’t say which brand but agin lots of bad...
  14. cr0ft

    Brazing Copper to Brass Flanges

    Hi again. Another few obvious questions for those who know the answers I'm sure :) 1.) Is there a maximum pipe diameter where fittings can be soldered before it stops working? 2.) For brazing as opposed to soldering, what filler would you use to join copper to brass? Also what flux do you...
  15. C

    Copper cross 15mm for light project

    Can anybody tell me where I can buy 15mm copper equal crosses.having great problems finding them on uk web sites or retailers. Thanks Chris
  16. SlimD

    Copper pipe corrosion

    Got called to a leaking stopcock recently. Fine jet of water spraying out from compression joint. On closer examination I found the copper had corroded under the olive. Please see photos. Anyone seen this before? Is this pinhole corrosion?
  17. J

    Soldering to very old copper pipe

    i am currently altering the incoming water feed which looks like it is 15mm copper pipe, however I suspect it was put in when the house was built in the 60's Now I have not chopped the pipe but have cleaned it ready where I intend to cut it. However it does not look quite as shiney as other...
  18. P

    Copper water cylinder needs replacing??

    Our indirect copper water cyclinder has started leaking. Not a flood but enough to wet the whole floor in the airing cupboard. Could not find any obvious leaks from pipe joints, shower pump etc. so called in a plumber. He cut away insulation layer at bottom and found heavy corrosion. He has...
  19. T

    paint for copper pipes

    is there a paint or spray that I can use on copper pipes? I would like to paint copper pipe on radiator (the bit that sticks upwards with the white cap on top) white. is this possible?Many thanks!
  20. Bogart

    Solderless Just for copper

    Any opinions on this stuff, expensive but for DIY one off looks ideal?
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