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  1. J

    Anyone seen one of these plastic couplers on WC before?

    Hi everyone, I'm in the process of fixing an old Twyfords WC. It is a close-coupled model, though with an unusual plastic elbow between the cistern and pan. See pics. Anyone know if/where I can get a new elbow? Thanks for your advice, Jennie
  2. D

    Differences between plastic push fit brands?

    Hi all, I’m about to embark on a small domestic plumbing project (moving 3 rads + 1 new) and just wondering what your experienced views are around the differences between the main plastic push fit brands available? Speedfit, Hep2O, Polypipe etc? They all seem the same to me apart from slight...
  3. O

    Designer radiator with microbore plastic piping

    Hi everyone. I've started renovating our cloakroom and have decided to opt for a designer radiator (Milano Aruba - White Horizontal Designer Radiator 400mm x 415mm). The valves for this (Milano - Minimalist Chrome Angled Radiator Valves (Pair)) are for 15mm pipe but I've got 10mm microbore...
  4. MrGatch

    Effect of replacing 22mm copper with 15 plastic

    Hi, I have a large three storey cold Victoria house and I'm having an extension being built which adds a large amount of additional volume to heat. The new space will be UFH and the existing heating system zoned to upstairs and downstairs. The entire heating system is a single zone in 22mm...
  5. R

    Plastic tap indices for metal taps (Ideal Standard)

    I've just been replacing the ceramic valves in our bathroom taps and the little plastic indices have broken so I'd like to know where I can get replacements that don't cost silly money, if anyone knows a place. I tried Ideal Standard and they want a stupid amount for two little plastic bungs. I...
    • Robert Tyrrell
    • Thread
    • ideal plastic taps
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  6. J

    Copper or 'Plastic'...??

    Just thought to kick this one off - both have their unique properties,; advantages & disadvantages... Go-for-it... let's hear your arguments, stories etc
  7. A

    Plastic isolation valve. Which brand?

    Did a cistern strip down for someone yesterday. Said now not flush (Button has popped off) sent me a photo of isolation valve which is now leaking, what make is it? Needs to be a straight swap just for time and ease. Going back this morning. Thanks
  8. Ted808

    ever seen this? plastic pipe most probably from around 15+years ago

    Is this old Hep20 with brass push fittings and is is ok to use with the new white hep20 fittings and inserts? Cream pipe22mm and dark brown 15mm. Any thoughts guys? The 15mm says CARTOL ACORN-BP. I need to reroute, would like to use hep20 as replacement .
  9. P

    Plastic Pipe Cutter?

    Just wondering what the best way of cutting PVC overflow pipe is? I was looking at getting one of the ratchet cutters, but quite a few say they are not suitable for thin walled PVC pipe such as used for overflows?
  10. D

    Seeping threaded fittings... *stainless/brass plastic*

    Hi all, just joined to try and get a definitive answer on this! When connecting threaded fittings, metal of plastic, what single application thread seal product works best? We have tried: PTFE + silicone. Virtually always seals but will seep if agitated after cured. PTFE with Fernox general...
  11. M

    Can this double check valve be attached to plastic?

    Can this double check valve be attached to a plastic water pipe, or can it only be attached to a copper water pipe? Thanks. http://www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk/EN/Brands/Kuterlite/Valves/reordered_ChromePlateValves/product/K4424CP_Double_check_valve
  12. B

    Blocked new plastic pipe or other issue?

    Hi. We've just had a loft conversion done with a bedroom and shower room with a rad in each room. The rads are fed from 15mm pipes to bathroom rad on floor below and apart from tails to both rads and from existing copper pipe all new pipes are 15mm plastic with JG push fit connectors. Found the...
  13. 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...
  14. S

    Lead pipe to plastic

    Hi, I've been trying to get a plumber to replace about 5 meters of lead pipe that has been leaking between my kitchen and bathroom. I've had 5 plumbers round who have all said they would give me a quote later, but it seems nobody wants to do it. The only one quote I did get was for £700. I've...
  15. R

    Are plastic stop ends permanent?

    I've just converted an old bathroom into a bedroom, but there are a few copper pipes which no longer needed and I need to cut then down to below floor level. Can i used plastic speedfit stop ends as far as building control is concerned? I don't want to use copper soldered ends as it's very...
  16. Martin Dunne

    Burst plastic piping.

    Hi all, I have a recurring problem with my central heating system, the pipework from my boiler to the hot water tank keeps on bursting, it has occurred 3 times now. The pipe is 28mm Hep2o and it is physically splitting the pipe, not blowing off at the fittings. The house is 9 years old and...
  17. M

    Plastic tabs on appliance's

    The little hooks that click on when pushed and off with a push from a screw driver. Has anyone found anything that can stick them back together so they can still click back into place without breaking instantly. He seems to happen to me a lot
  18. D

    Recommendations On Plastic Soil/Waste Pipe Manufacturers

    Hi All I'm drawing up a shopping list for all the plastic waste/soil/below ground discharge/Inspection chambers/gullies/guttering etc for my new build. What would be the recommendations of which manufacturers to be looking at with regards to cost and quality? . All visible...
  19. J

    old blue plastic 15mm pipe with glued joints?

    Hi all, My customer would like new kitchen taps. The hot is piped in copper. But the cold is piped in an old, blue plastic 15mm pipe with glued joints. A previous plumber has warned her the pipe is old, cheap and brittle, with a high chance of cracking and leaking. To change the tap, he'd need...
  20. J

    A standard problem. Plastic bath leaking from over head shower.

    Hi. I live in east London.... Require a plumber who has experience with sorting out the age old problem of the plastic bath not sealing due to movement. On inspection, I can see it was installed with 4 legs, but no centre base support. I also cannot see any batten running along the wall. The...

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