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  1. G

    30+ flue kits, extensions and fittings.

    Ideal, Worcester oil 5”, baxi, there’s probably about 30 extensions here and the same again in fittings and terminals, if anyone is interested in bulk let me know.
  2. M

    Mixing solvent weld fittings and pipe?

    do many of you guys often mix the use of solvent fittings. As an example, pipe made by Osma and a fitting by Floplast? Or are they to variant to match up? Cheers
  3. 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?
  4. N

    Best place for end feed or capillary fittings

    I am looking for a good place to buy in bulk end feed and capillary fittings, I have looked at BES but don't think they are very cheap can anyone recommend anywhere please.
  5. D

    Seeping threaded fittings... *stainless/brass plastic*

    Hi all, just joined to try and get a definitive answer on this! When connecting threaded fittings, metal of plastic, what single application thread seal product works best? We have tried: PTFE + silicone. Virtually always seals but will seep if agitated after cured. PTFE with Fernox general...
  6. B

    3/4 bsp to 22mm fittings

    Hi, Just wondering how I can go from a 3/4 bsp ball valve female to a 22mm compression fitting male. I’ll be visiting some plumbers merchant today would be handy to know what to look out for. Thanks in advance.
  7. J

    Hepworth Plumbing fittings

    Anyone out their have any problems with (grey Hepworth fitting) with green gripper. We had some of them that the gripper just fell away in bits. Wonder why Hepworth changed to white fitting with stainless steel gripper.
  8. G

    Mice Damage to Plastic Fittings

    Fault: Complete loss of pressure in Central Heating system. Located leak in a plastic fitting at radiator tail...chewed through by mice. See photo. Has anyone else had this problem? I am now replacing all fittings with copper! I live in a detached bungalow in the country so lots of mice...
  9. J

    Soldering Yorkshire fittings

    Now I have been soldering fittings for a long time with a reasonable amount of success. However from time to time I still,have difficulties. Should I use the very minimum amount of flux or should I add a generous amount ? Should I heat up the fittings slowly or quickly ? Should i put flux...
  10. C

    Horizontal soil stack correct fittings

    hi, I'm putting a new toilet in my extension and there is roughly a 4m horizontal run from the new toilet location where it then drops vertically down to the under croncrete soil pipe. The issue is that I've currently got two 92.5 branch fittings connecting this horizontal run to the vertical...
  11. L

    Replacing cloakroom toilet suite - help with fittings needed

    Hi guys I'm replacing an old toilet cloakroom suite with new vanity basin unit and vanity toilet unit. Current fittings date back to early 1980s. As a DIYer I'm thinking I should replace the isolating valve for the toilet inlet with a straight coupler and place a new isolating valve further up...
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  12. P

    anyone used Geefix fittings to hang radiators

    Hi Has anyone used Geefix fittings to hang radiators on cavity walls? See Plasterboard Fixings | Cavity Wall Fixings | Drywall Anchors If so do you recommend them?
  13. R

    Push Fit Fittings Brand ID

    Could any kind gent (or lady) let me now the what brand/make this is? Looks like 12mm plastic pushfit which is demountable. Cus was unlucky enough to have two leaks from the en suite. The stairs are and the wall around it are in a poor state now. Pretty sure it wasn't the push fit that was...
  14. S

    Are any solvent fittings available?

    Hi, I am at present doing a project (not plumbing). I need to connect 15mm copper fitting to either 50 or 40mm plastic pipe. Does anyone know of a solvent adapter available, as I can't find one. Many thanks. SMB
  15. Bogart

    Solder ring fittings

    Not had need to do any solder ring fittings for a few years now. Recently have done a couple of lots last today where I, like previous attempt, could not get a ring of solder to appear. My technique is the same. The joints do not leak but I do like to see the solder ring as it gives me...
  16. L

    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Hi Guys We've recently moved and are in the process of updating the cloakroom toilet. I've taken the sink out and there's pipes attached in multiple ways. Could someone suggest which modern pipes and stop-taps I need to replace what I've discovered in order to fit the new sink? Photo...
  17. S

    Thoughts on jointing compound for compression fittings?

    Would you recommend using jointing compound on newly installed compression fittings? Some say use it always while some say it affects integrity of joint.
  18. B

    Concerned whether KX(?) Solder ring fittings safe for drinking water?

    Hi, first post :-) Purchased a number of fittings today and long story short, after being referred to as Yorkshire fittings over the counter, I suspect this was a bit misleading?. How do I know if the solder ring fittings purchased are a) safe for drinking water (and b) presumably, if that...
  19. P

    Please help find these fittings

    Quick story, our fridge hasn't been connected up to water for awhile. Went to get the fittings but they was not all there. Now i'm unsure where to find the fittings in the pictures. Obviously i have one side but i need the same fittings for the other side. So if any one could point me in the...
  20. Scott_D

    Best fittings for lead

    I need to replace some lead water main in a house thats being renovated Its approximatly 20mm OD What are the best fittings to use? Lead Loc or a universal fitting like plasson or philmac?
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