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  1. S

    Copper tees (soldered) through joist

    Considering many options for dealing with plastic pipe / fittings under a tiled floor, which are difficult to get to because they sit very close to the top of a brick wall i.e. extremely limited access through ceiling downstairs! The floor will ultimately be tiled. There are 4 x 22mm-to-10mm...
  2. R

    Speedfit to copper on central heating systems.

    As per the title. What do you think of using Speedfit in part of the cental heating system? In particular a 15mm x 300mm flexi pipe. Bent at 90 degrees. See link. Not sure what I am dealing with yet but I suspect a leaky Yorkshire elbow below the floorboards. Rather than remove it, clean it...
  3. S

    Connecting a hose to copper pipe... Across an ibc

    I am making a wood fired hot tub using an ibc and a cast iron water jacket from an old oil boiler system. I'll be connecting the jacket to the ibc using 22mm copper pipes. I am keeping it simple in the hope the convection will circulate the water and I won't need a pump....if this doesn't work...
  4. T

    Leaking vented copper cylinder.

    Hi, I've been asked to replace a leaking vented indirect copper cylinder. Water is acidic - borehole supply. Am I any better off with a stainless steel Cylinder and plastic pipework where possible or will customer just have to accept need to correct ph in their water supply. They have been...
  5. N

    Will Pex Hose With SharkBite Fittings Work on 1/2" Copper Pipe ??

    Have an Inline Shut Off Valve with Compression Fittings that has developed a Leak.. The Valve actually serves No Useful purpose.. Because of limited access and no real wiggle room.. Could I Safely use a piece of Pex Hose and SharkBite Fittings to Replace the Valve completely ??
  6. M

    Copper pipes and no olives

    Hi all, Hoping you can help me on this one. Our cold water on our kitchen tap has stopped working so we made the decision to change the tap. The only issue we have is our house was an ex showhome and appears to have been plumbed in a rush. I've had a look at loads of tutorials online to try...
  7. N

    Help! Leaky Copper Elbow Bit.

    A pipe below an upstairs floorboard (in the ceiling of the kitchen below) is dripping. I accidentally put my finger through the ceiling earlier and found it. The drip is coming out of a copper elbow / corner bit. There's a small green spot of erosion and the water reappears there when I wipe...
  8. siricosm

    Is copper pipe all the same?

    I am about to replace the microbore heating system in my house, and need to buy all the copper pipe and fittings. In Canada, copper pipe came in different grades, and if you wanted top quality you could buy the thicker "L" type pipe, rather than the thinner "M" that is mostly used. Here in the...
  9. M

    Copper or brass olive for chrome pipe

    Hello all. I hope you are having a nice weekend. I’m adding a new rad to my bathroom and will be using chrome pipe. It’s my understanding that compression fittings can be used straight on the chrome without filing of chrome finish. What olive is best to use. Copper or brass? Many thanks.
  10. S

    Replace Kitchen Tap with fix copper pipes with one with flexible pipes

    Good evening, In my kitchen I have got a tap with fixed copper tube that they fit in a plastic but in grey ( see picture1). Can I fit in the grey pipes this tap with flexible pipes? Is there an adaptor between them? What is the name of it? (Picture 2) Thanks
  11. B

    22mm Copper pipe through flat felt roof

    Howdy Guys Any ideas or suggestions for putting a copper pipe through a felt roof? I have to run a gas pipe up through the garage roof. Through the roof is the shortest, cleanest solution. But, I'm not sure how to seal it well, if indeed its possible. Any suggestions gratefully received. Many...
  12. B

    Copper pipe cutter for plastic fittings

    Hello, I have a traditional “disc” type cutter that you wind down onto the copper pipe but I’m told it’s best to have a cutter or “slice” that leaves a chambered edge on the copper pipe so it clears the plastic fitting O ring. Can anyone recommend the best cutter for 22mm and 28mm copper pipe...
  13. J

    Plastic-coated copper gas pipe???

    Hi all, I came across some 8mm copper pipe /plastic coated under a gas fire today. I haven't seen this before? Is it OK to be there? (It was put in by a reputable firm local to me, whom I trust, though I'd like to know what it is). Thanks all, Jennie
  14. M

    Copper pipe sleeve through walls?

    Hey guys. I know we sleeve copper pipes through walls to protect the pipe but what is the reaction called when copper is in contact with the brick mortar or plaster? Debating with a colleague. He thinks it’s elecrtolisys
  15. E

    D2 plastic pipe instead of copper due to high cost.

    Hi all, can anyone suggest a plastic pipe and fittings with resistance to high temperatures conforming to BS? Thank you in advance.
  16. A

    Plug a 17mm OD Copper Pipe

    Hello, I found a 17mm OD pipe, which looks steely, in the walls of our house. It's disconnected, but don't know where the other end connects to. I want to plug it and plaster over it, any idea how to cap a 17mm pipe? Many thanks, Adam
  17. M

    Leaking ends on under-sink copper pipes

    Hi We have these unusual seemingly useless dead-ends on the copper pipes under our sink. One has developed a very slow dripping leak, as you can see in the photos. What are the ends for? Why are they dripping now? How can we stop it?
  18. B

    Copper pipe stretchers

    Do the Pipe stretches work Do these things work?
  19. Pipps

    Inserting washing machine valves into middle of copper pipe?

    Should it be possible to add a couple of washing machine style tee valves in the middle of these copper pipes? Forgive the basic question, but I am an inexperienced home owner. Thinking of giving it a try myself today. Would this risk reducing our tap water flow from the pipes continuing...
  20. A

    Copper US 1/2L to UK 15mm solder ring straight reducer

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a Copper US size 1/2L to UK 15mm solder ring straight reducer in the UK? I need to convert a US pipe size to a UK size, and I can’t find one anywhere. It’s for a gin still, so needs to be copper and not plastic. Thanks

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