Copper cylinder 1'' blanking

[Dan1706]

Hi all,

I have a gledhill copper cylinder to fit. It is a direct cylinder containing standard 1'' feed and distribution connections but has the 2 x 1'' connections on the side but no coil in the middle. Can I use blanking plates for these as not required?
thanks

 

[Sharp Point]

It’d be difficult to tape up with ptfe. I’d be inclined to use a 1” tapered cylinder union and then put a 22mm cap on the stub of pipe.

 

[Stigster]

It’d be difficult to tape up with ptfe. I’d be inclined to use a 1” tapered cylinder union and then put a 22mm cap on the stub of pipe.

I like that idea but the Loctite thread sealing string will do a good job on a 1" thread as well. Either one is a good solution.

 

[Dan1706]

I thought about ptfe or loctite. Fibre washer required? Also where can I find the 1'' union? Thanks for your help.

 

[Sharp Point]

I like that idea but the Loctite thread sealing string will do a good job on a 1" thread as well. Either one is a good solution.

Never used this string stuff, it’s about time I got with the times...


But I ain’t using this plastic pipe crap or fitting valliant boilers🙂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How many litres as never seen one with 1” connections unless it’s gravity or above 400l ?

 

[Dan1706]

Its only 120L and gravity fed

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You sure it’s not 22mm compression as that measures round about an inch dia

 

[Harvest Fields]

How many litres as never seen one with 1” connections unless it’s gravity or above 400l ?

I have mate. Is it Green?

 

[Dan1706]

Definitely 1 inch tappings.

And yes it is green, the envirofoam copper direct cylinder BDIR20

 

[Harvest Fields]

Fitted one myself last year. Loctite on the thread

 

[Dan1706]

Thanks Harvest Feilds, but just loctite 55? No PTFE at all? Almost would feel uncomfortable not wrapping it up in the white stuff lol

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Loctite 55 or 755 would do

 

[Harvest Fields]

55 or 577 the boys on here will say 577 but 55 will do the job also.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Loctite 55 or 755 would do

577?

 

[Dan1706]

Cheers for you help

 

[Harvest Fields]

Cheers for you help

You’re welcome mate.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

577?

Yes 😀

 

[quality]

577 or a proper fiber gasket

 

[Harvest Fields]

577 or a proper fiber gasket

Problem with a fibre washer is that most brass fitting are now too deep to catch on the washer.

 

[quality]

Problem with a fibre washer is that most brass fitting are now too deep to catch on the washer.

I agree but thats what I meant a proper gasket