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  1. S

    Some sort of mould on compression fittings

    Anyone came across this before on brass fittings stored in shed. Any suggestions on how to remove it. Tried wire wool, cleaned in hot soapy water and left to soak in boiling water. Anyone know of a chemical that could remove it?
  2. J

    Press Fit Fittings for Copper and Plastic

    Hi I just purchased a Milwaukee M12HPT Hydraulic Press Tool and was looking for some opinions before buying jaws for it - been struggling to find a huge amount of information on the internet! I really don't want to buy multiple sets of jaws, would prefer to stick to one profile, but there...
  3. T

    Compression fittings to Cylinder

    For one reason or another, I seem to have had some pretty poor quality compression fittings of late and had to rely on boss white to seal. Not sure if its poor olives (brass v copper). Anyway, I'm about to replace my indirect cylinder and while cold feed, and coil feed and return will require...
  4. J

    Waste pipe fittings

    I am replacing the soil pipe and external bathroom waste pipework, but cannot find any fittings on connecting the "white plastic" pipes that come from the bathroom suite to the "black plastic" external fittings that match the black soil pipe. As you will have guessed I'm very much an amateur...
    • JCL8
    • Thread
    • fittings pipe waste waste pipe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  5. Chalked

    Uponor mclp fittings

    I have around 100 mclp crimp fittings in 16mm, 20 & 25mm. Tees elbows and sockets. Reason for sale is, main builder where I have to use plastic pipe, likes Uponor Q&E so I haven't used any for a year. if anyone uses mclp crimp fittings post on this thread. If any interest, I will take some pics.
  6. G

    Black 40mm compression waste fittings

    Why is it impossible to get hold of these or am I not looking hard enough?
  7. T

    Satin nickel fittings

    Hi guys, I'm re-fitting a bath tap and the previous fitter has ruined the 3/4 straight female irons that were connected to the tap, I can't find anywhere that supplies them. Chrome is just to different. Any ideas? Otherwise the customer is going to have to get the taps re-chromed.
  8. 1

    Gas Pipework Fittings

    I went out to a gas hob installation today and when carrying out a tightness test the gas meter pipework fittings were all done with solder ring fittings, I've never seen gas pipework done with solder ring yorkshire fittings before, is this allowed? I've never come across this when I was doing...
    • 1-gas
    • Thread
    • fittings gas engineer pipework
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Gas Engineers Forum
  9. bright spark

    Push on fittings for GB

    As it says in d heading, has anyone heard of push on fittings for LPHW For 1/2 GB up to say 1 Bar. I'm based over in Ireland where ye wouldn't have the same variety of products. I'm looking to remove a piece of corroded GB in an old building in a spot where I don't want to weld but can't...
  10. P

    Brass Compression Fittings

    Hi All , What do you all reckon are the best brass compression fittings to be using these days? Embrass?Pegler?Primaflo etc! Some fittings seem to be getting a lot lighter than the used to be!!
  11. U

    Storage of fittings etc

    I, like many avid DIYers have amassed a wealth of fittings over the years, most of which are all stored in the same large plastic tub(s) to if I'm lucky the original bags still hold them together but usually it's a job of sifting through trying to find what I have. Does anyone have any good...
  12. GQuigley67

    Copper mapress fittings for sale

    Got loads here nearly a Hessien bag full I have no need for them it was from a contract. If anyone is interest let me know
  13. S

    Self Cutting Drain & water fittings.

    I plan to use these on my dishwasher installation. Anyone had any problems with them, the drain fitting has a non return valve. Stearman65.
    • stearman65
    • Thread
    • drain fittings water
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  14. E

    pipes and fittings don't fit properly

    Hi, I'm trying to build a prop with clear plastic pipes and coloured liquids in them. I don't know anything about plumbing but bought 50mm OD clear acrylic pipe and 50mm fittings. I thought the pipe would fit very snugly in these fittings but it's completely loose and the fittings measure about...
  15. D

    15 mm fittings

    Hi Does anyone know if there is a compression coupling that joins the old 15mm BS864 to the new 15 mm en1254-2? threads are slightly different. Thanks
  16. R

    What fittings are these please?

    The one on the basin look like they need a demounting tool. What Brand is it please. And the supply is these fittings which looks like it's demountable but what brand is it please?
  17. quality

    Crimp fittings

    Does anyone know what this brand is. I have some work to do and the whole lot is this stuff. I`m going to remove all the rubbish but will need to connect to a couple pipes that have to stay
  18. P

    Attaching a Water Filter - Help with Fittings (Complete novice)

    Hi people, I am trying to do a basic plumbing installation, and would like some pointers, as i have never done any plumbing in my life, and i want to do the job right and as simply as possible, without fuss, and preferrably without calling a plumber out. I want a challenge! I want to use...
    • plonkerplumber
    • Thread
    • fittings water
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
  19. D

    Tectite fittings on gas

    Just seen this pic on Twitter, looks like tectite fittings on the gas to me. Didn't think that was aloud?
  20. S

    What fittings do I need for shower jet heads??

    Hi I have builders in doing an attic room who can also do general plumbing but say they are stumped with the shower/jet/ and hand shower set up. All that came from the place I bought the items was the shower jet heads with a 22mm thread on the end nothing else. What does this screw into? Can...

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