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  1. jtsplumbing

    Faulty Push-Fit Fittings !!!!

    Hi Guys, did a full house referb 3-4 mths ago using a leading brand of push fit materials, had 2 leaks one on first fill up ('O' ring ) missing, not a problem just replaced it, 2nd leak was 3mths after job was finished, Pipe came out of fitting (Faulty grab ring) House owner says its my fault...
  2. S

    solvent weld waste fittings/overflow fittings turned yellow

    Thought these only turned a yellow tint when uv hit them? Had some kept in a dark shed for a while in a plastic tub and they have started to turn yellow, especially the overflow fittings.
  3. P

    Imported Pipe Fittings - any dangers?

    I see BES list a range of imported pipe fittings which conform to two British Standards but are apparently unmarked as such and wouldn't have WRAS approval. https://www.bes.co.uk/products/143c.asp Are these acceptable to use? For potable and non potable water or not at all?
  4. M

    Alternative to Marley WC manifold fittings

    Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to Marly's WC manifold toilet waste fitting? It's bloody expensive per toilet but don't know if other manufacturers so it as well. Ray, any ideas and is it something you sell?
  5. F

    Help! Need fittings urgent

    Anyone have any idea where I can get some 25mm transition couplings on a sunday? Got a burst underground water main that needs joining but all merchants shut to my knowledge. Don't think Plumbfix or Wickes do them... Appreciate any advice? (I'm in Kent)
  6. M

    Heated Towel Rail - Elbow Fittings?

    Hi (first post on these forums) Looking to replace an existing radiator for a chrome heated towel rail. However, I live in a new build house where they have used white plastic pipe (think its called barrier pipe???) and I would still like to be able to take the towel rail off the wall to...
  7. R

    Leaking push fit fittings

    I have just pressure tested a system of pex pipe and push fit fittings to 6 bar air test. I soon found air escaping slowly from some of the fittings. I changed over to a water test and it shows no leaks, how is this.
  8. G

    Norstrum Proflush hose fittings

    Anyone know what these pushfit connectors are called on the above powerflush machine, I could do with sourcing some to make up some pipes.
  9. N

    Cheapest place for hob fittings.

    Wheres good for hob fittings. Had a few where theres just a male and no iron elbow included. Sent off for a few from Hamiltons in ireland as the local suppliers are a shower of $€£¥. After a 1/2 flat face female onto a 10mm or 15mm compression similar to this.
  10. B

    copper crimp type fittings

    seeing lots use them on the fb groups,cant any of them solder?whats the big attraction? i guarantee a correctly done soldered fitting will last longer than something with a o ring in and fittings for this crimp stuff are double the cost,i dont get it?
  11. A

    For sale: boilers, heating controls, fittings etc.

    albatross565485 | eBay Heating components for sale. Worcester boilers/flues/controls/spares/cylinder. Honeywell/drayton/danfoss/Wilo/sunvic. Pumps/valves/controls. Copper/brass multipack fittings. Multipack Inta TRV's + l/s New items added daily. Not keen on offers, with the exception of...
    • albatross
    • Thread
    • boilers fittings heating
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Boiler Advice Forum
  12. D

    New gas pipe. Materials and fittings.

    I will be getting a mate who is a gas certified installer to run a new gas pipe for a range cooker from my garage (where the gas mains is) through a couple of internal walls and under the suspended timber floors to my new kitchen. He is doing it as a favour so I am trying to make the job as...
  13. S

    Plastic pipes with pushfit fittings or compression fittings Vs Copper

    I am about to convert a bedroom to a bathroom and vice versa but have a dilemma. My uncle and father were both plumbers and taught me how to DIY safely & correctly. I have always used copper pipes and fittings for years but never pushfit. My questions are: Should I convert ? Are plastic...
    • ST1300
    • Thread
    • copper fittings pipes plastic
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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