Leaking new stopcock tap

[rpm]

Yes easy enough with a compression coupling and a pipe slice or hacksaw and file

On a straight section of pipe of course, not on a bend.

 

[Randompunk]

Yes easy enough with a compression coupling and a pipe slice or hacksaw and file

Shall look in to that if the strip down doesn't work.

Thanks all for advice and tips.

 

[Randompunk]

On a straight section of pipe of course, not on a bend.

Yeah it's all straight. No, I wouldn't attempt it on a bend.

 

[rpm]

Yeah it's all straight. No, I wouldn't attempt it on a bend.

Nice, I`ve seen people try all sorts so just wanted to be perfectly clear.

 

[Randompunk]

Nice, I`ve seen people try all sorts so just wanted to be perfectly clear.

I can quite believe that.

 

[rpm]

I`ve also seen those valves installed upside down, no insult meant just saying.

 

[Randompunk]

I`ve also seen those valves installed upside down, no insult meant just saying.

I made sure I didn't make that mistake... certainly didn't want that to be my problem.

 

[SavageW]

That last bit of copper pipe does look chewed up,definately try cutting it back the smoother part an reseal the joint.Hope this works for you mate

 

[Randompunk]

That last bit of copper pipe does look chewed up,definately try cutting it back the smoother part an reseal the joint.Hope this works for you mate

Thanks very much I will give that a go.

 

[Ric2013]

To me it looks like the previous olive was quite a long way further up the pipe. Yet you say the pipe is fully home in the fitting? You definitely have 1/2" of pipe under the olive then? Don't try to solder wet pipe or if water is dripping down it - it won't work (although I did it with success today) but not a problem if using compression (or pushfit copper).

 

[Randompunk]

To me it looks like the previous olive was quite a long way further up the pipe. Yet you say the pipe is fully home in the fitting? You definitely have 1/2" of pipe under the olive then? Don't try to solder wet pipe or if water is dripping down it - it won't work (although I did it with success today) but not a problem if using compression (or pushfit copper).

It felt as though it was home as it wouldn't push any further in to the joint. I did give it a good wipe when I took old one off but I can see what you mean. When I strip it I will see if it can go further in to the joint.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Ric2013]

If so, you may now need a new olive. Good news is they're cheap.

 

[Randompunk]

If so, you may now need a new olive. Good news is they're cheap.

Music to my ears. Thanks for the tip.