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  1. B

    Help finding pipe diameter fittings

    Hi Could someone help please. I live in an old house and I'm refurbishin the bathroom, the mains water connection is an odd size and need to convert to 15mm pipe. I have tried 22mm pipe too big and tried 20mm pipe too small, I have been reading up and I think it's 3/4 imperial pipe so about...
  2. M

    Zero Lead Brass Compression Fittings

    I understand that, at least in the USA, the term "Lead Free" means "not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe lead-free compression fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures." In other words, Lead Free does not necessary mean Zero...
  3. D

    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.)...
  4. L

    Sewage pump pipe and fittings.

    Hi all, I have a sewage pump that I want to add hard pipe to to allow easy fitting and removal. The picture shows the fitting that is screwed into the pump, I need this fitting on the end of a 1.5m pipe at right angles to the pump. I have seen a heavy duty grey type pipe used for this but I...
  5. M

    Compression fittings

    Have noticed my success rate with compression fittings fall over the last year or so. Am getting a few that weep. When I back to nut off to have a look the olive isn't over tighthed and I always clean the pipe first. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this whether it's just me or the quality...
  6. S

    Replacing Kitchen Tap - what is the minimum insertion depth for push fittings?

    Evening all, Basically my question is how deep must a 15mm copper pipe be inserted into a push fitting for it to function properly without leaking? I Bought this Tap Tail Adapters from Toolstation this morning and I am wondering if they are deep enough. I tried to install a new mixer tap this...
  7. J

    Correct way to connect two compression fittings

    Apologies for the stupid question, I'm just a newbie playing under the sink. I have an isolation valve and an elbow, both of which have compression fittings that would normally fix to copper pipe. I need to connect both together directly. What is the correct fitting to do this? Surely I don't...
  8. M

    Polyfit pipe fittings?

    Hi guys. Do any of you know whether the grey poly plumb fitting and inserts can be used the white polyfit pipe? Can’t seem to find a local stockist of the older white polyfit fittings.
  9. M

    Parralell thread end feed fittings

    Morning all. Just about to install a crosswatwr shower valve and want to connect in the valve with end feed 22mm x 3/4 male. Manual says not to use tapered threads. Cannot find parallel out there that come with end feed. Any ideas Thanks
  10. B

    Replacing Shower Diverter Valve / 15mm to 1/2" BSP fittings

    Afternoon, all. Currently have proprietary diverter valve on shower riser with handheld outlet standard 1/2" BSP male and inlet also 1/2" BSP male. The outlet to overhead shower is custom female fitting and feeds a larger diameter chrome covered plastic pipe feeding large and inefficient...
  11. A

    Compression fittings

    Hi how tight does a compression fitting need to be is it true that when it squeaks like a pig its enough.
  12. K

    Twistloc pushfit fittings

    Has anyone used it? I have a Screwfix leaflet in front of me and their flomasta fitting looks identical, with the telltale green line. Anybody used this one?
  13. D

    Compression fittings on stainless gas?

    Evening all, can you use compression fittings on stainless steel gas tube? Specifically lever valves and the like It’s something I’ve not actually done before, usually either get the crimp versions or threaded levers with male crimp adapters. Have tried the manufacturers and they were useless...
  14. O

    Good Afternoon, some advice on waste fittings would be much appreciated.

    Good Afternoon, As you may guess in the following message, I am by no means a plumber. My colleague has specifically requested a solvent version of a 110mm 135 Degree waste union to finish a part of a project. I have been having difficulties finding it though. I have found this type of unit...
  15. E

    Job lot Plumbing & Heating fittings/consumables

    Please Read Full Description/ I Am Manchester Based Plumbing And Heating Fittings/Materials/Consumables 1000's £££££££ Various Items(See List Below) Sold As Job Lot Items That Are Included Are :- 200 x 90° Elbow Bag of 25 25 x 22mm Solder Ring 90° Elbow 100 x 15mm Solder Ring 90º Elbow 50...
  16. W

    Did solder ring fittings exist for imperial pipe?

    Or does the prescence of solder ring fittings (barring a metric to imperial coupler having been used somewhere) mean you're dealing with metric pipe? Thanks
  17. siricosm

    Fittings for stainless cylinder

    I am installing a stainless cylinder to be used as a central heating buffer that looks to have 1" female tapered fittings. I was going to thread in brass fittings, but was thinking about galvanic corrosion since dissimilar metals are involved. The water will have inhibitor. The tank is duplex...
  18. L

    Toilet Seat Issue With New Fittings - Seat No Longer Flat

    Hi I have recently replaced my old toilet seat hinges (old ones originally fitted by whoever previously owned the house) as one had effectively broken/rusted and so could not be tightened or loosened (had to be forcibly removed). The toilet seat is a quick release fairly standard soft close...
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  19. Michael Groves

    Philmac gas fittings

    My gas engineer is replacing 6 gas meter boxes. He has discovered when they were installed in 1980 they used PE pipe from behind boxes. This is fine as it's underground. But, there is a metal compression joint, joining copper from box to PE pipe, which is also under ground and hence rusted. He...
  20. G

    Shower pipe fittings

    Hello and thank you for helping me out here. Please see attached pics. Is it normal for the hot & cold pipes coming out of the shower to be some sort of plastic compound? The only thing preventing the pipes hitting the tiles is a layer of transparent silicone. Is their a better way to do this...
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