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  1. G

    Mice Damage to Plastic Fittings

    Fault: Complete loss of pressure in Central Heating system. Located leak in a plastic fitting at radiator tail...chewed through by mice. See photo. Has anyone else had this problem? I am now replacing all fittings with copper! I live in a detached bungalow in the country so lots of mice...
  2. J

    Soldering Yorkshire fittings

    Now I have been soldering fittings for a long time with a reasonable amount of success. However from time to time I still,have difficulties. Should I use the very minimum amount of flux or should I add a generous amount ? Should I heat up the fittings slowly or quickly ? Should i put flux...
  3. C

    Horizontal soil stack correct fittings

    hi, I'm putting a new toilet in my extension and there is roughly a 4m horizontal run from the new toilet location where it then drops vertically down to the under croncrete soil pipe. The issue is that I've currently got two 92.5 branch fittings connecting this horizontal run to the vertical...
  4. L

    Replacing cloakroom toilet suite - help with fittings needed

    Hi guys I'm replacing an old toilet cloakroom suite with new vanity basin unit and vanity toilet unit. Current fittings date back to early 1980s. As a DIYer I'm thinking I should replace the isolating valve for the toilet inlet with a straight coupler and place a new isolating valve further up...
  5. P

    anyone used Geefix fittings to hang radiators

    Hi Has anyone used Geefix fittings to hang radiators on cavity walls? See Plasterboard Fixings | Cavity Wall Fixings | Drywall Anchors If so do you recommend them?
  6. R

    Push Fit Fittings Brand ID

    Could any kind gent (or lady) let me now the what brand/make this is? Looks like 12mm plastic pushfit which is demountable. Cus was unlucky enough to have two leaks from the en suite. The stairs are and the wall around it are in a poor state now. Pretty sure it wasn't the push fit that was...
  7. S

    Are any solvent fittings available?

    Hi, I am at present doing a project (not plumbing). I need to connect 15mm copper fitting to either 50 or 40mm plastic pipe. Does anyone know of a solvent adapter available, as I can't find one. Many thanks. SMB
  8. Bogart

    Solder ring fittings

    Not had need to do any solder ring fittings for a few years now. Recently have done a couple of lots last today where I, like previous attempt, could not get a ring of solder to appear. My technique is the same. The joints do not leak but I do like to see the solder ring as it gives me...
  9. L

    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Hi Guys We've recently moved and are in the process of updating the cloakroom toilet. I've taken the sink out and there's pipes attached in multiple ways. Could someone suggest which modern pipes and stop-taps I need to replace what I've discovered in order to fit the new sink? Photo...
  10. S

    Thoughts on jointing compound for compression fittings?

    Would you recommend using jointing compound on newly installed compression fittings? Some say use it always while some say it affects integrity of joint.
  11. B

    Concerned whether KX(?) Solder ring fittings safe for drinking water?

    Hi, first post :-) Purchased a number of fittings today and long story short, after being referred to as Yorkshire fittings over the counter, I suspect this was a bit misleading?. How do I know if the solder ring fittings purchased are a) safe for drinking water (and b) presumably, if that...
  12. P

    Please help find these fittings

    Quick story, our fridge hasn't been connected up to water for awhile. Went to get the fittings but they was not all there. Now i'm unsure where to find the fittings in the pictures. Obviously i have one side but i need the same fittings for the other side. So if any one could point me in the...
  13. Scott_D

    Best fittings for lead

    I need to replace some lead water main in a house thats being renovated Its approximatly 20mm OD What are the best fittings to use? Lead Loc or a universal fitting like plasson or philmac?
  14. Z

    Rinnai Infinity 16i gas water heater - no boiler fittings

    Hi, just purchased a Rinnai Infinity 16i gas water heater from Mr. Central Heating. Boiler and flue arrived but fittings are missing. Its got 3 x 1/2 BSP brass male connectors coming out of boiler. What's needed and where do I get it from? Gas installer advised that these should have come with...
  15. S

    Yorkshire fittings help

    I decided to try Yorkshire fittings on the new kitchen build. Normally with me being a novice I used compression fittings in the past. So with the Yorkshire fittings I watch how its done on You tube. Easy I thought, how hard can it be???? So I bought all the gear and stated to follow the you...
  16. E

    Pipe coupler issue - connecting two male fittings

    Hi there I'm trying to connect two male 15mm x 3/4 inch pipe connectors together. Can anyone advise the adapter I need and where to buy it from? The problem is shown below. Note: This issue occurred because I am trying to tee off from the kitchen cold water pipe to supply an outside tap...
  17. bright spark

    Making compression fittings in tight spots

    Does any1 have any neat tricks for working on compression fittings in tight areas. Does any1 use any ratchet spanners etc or just take lumps outa your fingers. i know push on fittings are a god send but can't b used on gas. thanks
  18. N

    HPB15 fittings

    Hi, Got two pipes, 1 hot & 1 cold feed that I need to permanently stop off. The pipework is grey plastic & the fittings say HPB15 on them. Has this been superseded by HEP 20 ? If that's the case can I simply use the HEP 20 blanks? Thanks
  19. R

    Plastic tee fittings near boiler

    Hi, i'm installing a bathroom and need to install tee fittings into existing hot/colds. The best place to do this is near the boiler, however someone told me you cant use plastic pipe/fittings within a certain distance of the boiler. The best place for the tee would be about 2 feet away from the...
  20. D

    Replacement Three Way Valve - Including Pipe Fittings

    Hello folks. I need a replacement 3 port valve for my central heating system. The current unit I have is a Siemans / Landis & Staefa RHM mid port 3 way valve. This one: heatingsparescentre.co.uk/siemens-c25/motorised-valves-actuators-c3028/siemens-rmh-2-3-port-spring-return-actuator-p22514 I...
    • davehart
    • Thread
    • fittings pipe replacement valve
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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