Things i need for a Plumbing tool kit

[pana37]

hi all after posting on this great forum i have decided to go for Copper pipes to fit a totally new central heating. before anyone says i wont be touching any gas!
already have 22mm and 15mm pipe slice.
Question i wanted to ask is.
i need to buy Lead free solder and Flux with a built in brush, are there any particular brands i should go for? or are they all the same?

looking to buy map gas from toolstation linky
what other things i need besides normal diy tools

thanks in advance..

 

[SimonG]

I don't think you're as dumb as you pretend to be, I think your reason for creating an account here was to give yourself a giggle.

and I didn't think he needed to pretend

 

[supper plumb]

be nice no need to bully lol im telling

 

[supper plumb]

my pipe and fitting cleaning kit think i need to go shopping my self

 

[supper plumb]

test pump for new pipe work your plumber will pobs have one and wont mind testing it for you

 

[happyflyer]

You should really let the pipe cool down naturally, spraying cold water onto it while hot could ultimately give you a bad joint.

Keefy,


How right you are but how many people know, more now I hope, blow on it like hot chips mmmmm :toilet: this donut's snot leaking...

 

[supper plumb]

the water is thee to dampen areas that you mite struggle to get a heat mat or just be a tart and use la-co cool gel heat barrier spray :rolleyes2:

 

[pana37]

This torch? Rothenberger Super-Fire 2 Gas Blow Torch | eBay

 

[helpsy]

Cut a length of pipe up into small sections, say an inch or two per piece and join then together with couplings. Practice soldering from below too. Remember to remove the flame before applying the solder.

There's so much to learn if this is your first time doing such a job but if you're willing to listen and take the advice offered by the members here you should be okay. You could probably do with getting your camera out to keep us updated.

Supper Plumb is keeping us updated with his photos !:-D

 

[pana37]

Yes I promise looking for a new gas torch 1st not cheap so want to make sure I get a good one

 

[supper plumb]

rothenburger supper fire 2 is want you want get a used on off ebay sorted

 

[helpsy]

rothenburger supper fire 2 i want you want get a used on off ebay sorted

Is the supper fire 2 for finishing off your Creme Brûlée ?!

 

[supper plumb]

the link you psted is the right one yep but get a used one cheaper

 

[Keefy]

Hey supper plumb, post some more pics of your plumbing tools. Where do you buy them?

 

[supper plumb]

top secret if i told you id have to kill you :73:

 

[TBServices]

maybe soo but what iv said to the guy soo far it bang on i think no one elce has bitched just you are you jelous!!!!!

No he just got there first. Mapp is too hot. All you end up with is burnt flux and black fittings.

 

[pana37]

View attachment 13246test pump for new pipe work your plumber will pobs have one and wont mind testing it for you

ahh is this a dry test pump, so in theory could i plumb in say 1 rad with flow and return cap of one pipe and fit this to the other, leave it for a while and see if pressure drops?

 

[supper plumb]

no its pumps water in to test you can get dry tests

 

[pana37]

found some wickes soldering flux in my old plumbing box its over 10 years old. should i just chuck it away does it go bad?

 

[Keefy]

found some wickes soldering flux in my old plumbing box its over 10 years old. should i just chuck it away does it go bad?

Dunno about Wickes stuff but I found half a tub of old La-Co and it looked really dark and minging so I binned it.

 

[pana37]

Yep it's dark hi ho off to bin it goes!

 

[Avatar]

Things essential for plumbing:

- Thick skin

- Very large kettle!

- Equally large ego . . . .

LOL!

 

[supper plumb]

and a even bigger mug for the tea

 

[supper plumb]

my cup

 

[Avatar]

My ego!

 

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My cup!


Lol!!!!!