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    Replacing Kitchen Tap - what is the minimum insertion depth for push fittings?

    Evening all, Basically my question is how deep must a 15mm copper pipe be inserted into a push fitting for it to function properly without leaking? I Bought this Tap Tail Adapters from Toolstation this morning and I am wondering if they are deep enough. I tried to install a new mixer tap this...
  2. J

    Correct way to connect two compression fittings

    Apologies for the stupid question, I'm just a newbie playing under the sink. I have an isolation valve and an elbow, both of which have compression fittings that would normally fix to copper pipe. I need to connect both together directly. What is the correct fitting to do this? Surely I don't...
  3. M

    Polyfit pipe fittings?

    Hi guys. Do any of you know whether the grey poly plumb fitting and inserts can be used the white polyfit pipe? Can’t seem to find a local stockist of the older white polyfit fittings.
  4. M

    Parralell thread end feed fittings

    Morning all. Just about to install a crosswatwr shower valve and want to connect in the valve with end feed 22mm x 3/4 male. Manual says not to use tapered threads. Cannot find parallel out there that come with end feed. Any ideas Thanks
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    Replacing Shower Diverter Valve / 15mm to 1/2" BSP fittings

    Afternoon, all. Currently have proprietary diverter valve on shower riser with handheld outlet standard 1/2" BSP male and inlet also 1/2" BSP male. The outlet to overhead shower is custom female fitting and feeds a larger diameter chrome covered plastic pipe feeding large and inefficient...
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    Compression fittings

    Hi how tight does a compression fitting need to be is it true that when it squeaks like a pig its enough.
  7. K

    Twistloc pushfit fittings

    Has anyone used it? I have a Screwfix leaflet in front of me and their flomasta fitting looks identical, with the telltale green line. Anybody used this one?
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    Compression fittings on stainless gas?

    Evening all, can you use compression fittings on stainless steel gas tube? Specifically lever valves and the like It’s something I’ve not actually done before, usually either get the crimp versions or threaded levers with male crimp adapters. Have tried the manufacturers and they were useless...
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    Good Afternoon, some advice on waste fittings would be much appreciated.

    Good Afternoon, As you may guess in the following message, I am by no means a plumber. My colleague has specifically requested a solvent version of a 110mm 135 Degree waste union to finish a part of a project. I have been having difficulties finding it though. I have found this type of unit...
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    Job lot Plumbing & Heating fittings/consumables

    Please Read Full Description/ I Am Manchester Based Plumbing And Heating Fittings/Materials/Consumables 1000's £££££££ Various Items(See List Below) Sold As Job Lot Items That Are Included Are :- 200 x 90° Elbow Bag of 25 25 x 22mm Solder Ring 90° Elbow 100 x 15mm Solder Ring 90º Elbow 50...
  11. siricosm

    Fittings for stainless cylinder

    I am installing a stainless cylinder to be used as a central heating buffer that looks to have 1" female tapered fittings. I was going to thread in brass fittings, but was thinking about galvanic corrosion since dissimilar metals are involved. The water will have inhibitor. The tank is duplex...
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    Toilet Seat Issue With New Fittings - Seat No Longer Flat

    Hi I have recently replaced my old toilet seat hinges (old ones originally fitted by whoever previously owned the house) as one had effectively broken/rusted and so could not be tightened or loosened (had to be forcibly removed). The toilet seat is a quick release fairly standard soft close...
  13. Michael Groves

    Philmac gas fittings

    My gas engineer is replacing 6 gas meter boxes. He has discovered when they were installed in 1980 they used PE pipe from behind boxes. This is fine as it's underground. But, there is a metal compression joint, joining copper from box to PE pipe, which is also under ground and hence rusted. He...
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    Shower pipe fittings

    Hello and thank you for helping me out here. Please see attached pics. Is it normal for the hot & cold pipes coming out of the shower to be some sort of plastic compound? The only thing preventing the pipes hitting the tiles is a layer of transparent silicone. Is their a better way to do this...
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    Bath fittings supplied

    Hi all, I’m currently having ago at fitting a bath. I was supplied with some fittings I cannot figure out what to do with them. I think the larger white pice is perhaps for fixing the bath to the wall. Has anyone used these fittings? If so how do they work. Thanks for having a look.
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    Water Hammer & Bathroom fittings squealing when toilet is flushed

    I've been experiencing water hammer within the house for a couple of months now, which rattles the pipes whenever turning off a tap or an appliance cuts off its supply. I have turned the stop tap off while turning on all taps allowing the system to aerate which fixes the issue for a day or so...
  17. J

    Help with tap pipe fittings

    Hi, can somebody help me with a link or a name of the fitting I need to be able to connect this pipe to the tails of the taps thanks in advance
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    Copper push fittings used for a boiler swap.

    Hello everyone. Iv just read an article on installers magazine that says how much better gas installers find using copper push fit fittings for a boiler swap. According to the article, unlike plastic push fit fittings which cant be used in close proximity to the boiler, the copper ones can. So...
  19. M

    Shower screen fittings

    We got our curved screen from dolphin bathrooms who no longer exist. As soon in the picture, this part is now broke and needs replacing? Who was there manufacturers or where can I get this part?
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    Steam generator outlet to steam room - Suitable pipe and fittings

    What are the best pipes and fittings to carry steam from a 2.8kW steam generator to a steam cabin for a short pipe distance of 400mm? Thinking on the technical, the pipework would have a low internal resistance (smooth inside) and full bore so as not to reduce the steam out. I noticed the...

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