Self cutting DOC - good idea or another bit of junk for the toolbox?

[Ray Stafford]

Saw this today for the first time. Apparently we have been selling them for ages! 🙂 I had never seen it before.

Its a cross between a self-cutting tap and a DOC. The idea is that it is a temporary fix to allow you to drain down when there are no DOCs fitted - once drained you take it out, replace the bit of pipe that you have cut into, and fit a proper DOC so that the next plumber doesn't have the same problem.

Clever idea, or just another gadget that will haunt the van?

 

[Ray Stafford]

could of told us that before ray

That would have spoiled the fun! 🙂

 

[Kev the gas]

Unhappy with the product, well I mean I didn't get the packet of sweets when I travelled and picked mine
up yesterday !

Looks a good product tho! I can guarantee I wont need to use it for months , so looks like a very good lucky charm to have in the tool bag.

Kev.

Thanks Ray.

 

[Phil]

Just out of interest how many calories in those Jelly Babies?

 

[Dannypipe]

I've mentioned how handy these things can be in the plumbing tips section. Handy, Though I have punched through a hole and lost the copper disc in the past. So perhaps practise it on a cut section of pipe?

I will buy one in 22mm (they are available on the net). Handy to divert a mains, and to check a frozen pipe plug has formed.

 

[buckley plumb]

thanks ray opened the parcel today and found the jelly babies lol nice suprise . cant wait to try the drain off out

ant

 

[buckley plumb]

hi ray used the drain off today on a flat that had no drain points .was very inpressed - there was a little drible of water when the drain off is screwed in to cut the pipe but not much once fully cut it seals well. the device worked realy well - the hole in the cutter a little small which makes draining down a little longer but not much.was able to then to cut out the hole and fit a tee and normal drainoff for future.i all we need now is a 22m version.great little piece of kit


many thanks ant

 

[Ray Stafford]

Thanks Ray,
Is there a 22mm version made as well ?

Just had this pic marked "coming soon" from the man who imports these. So yes, there will soon be a 22mm clamp - the body is the same.

 

[Rickster123]

Just had this pic marked "coming soon" from the man who imports these. So yes, there will soon be a 22mm clamp - the body is the same.

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I better get my review done and fast!

 

[buckley plumb]

keep us informed have to admit used mine quiite a few times - last time I was not sure if a pipe was live or dead so used it on that better safe than sorry

 

[Dannypipe]

I want one of the 22mm ones, a nice way to cut into a pipe that you hope is isolated with your freezing equipment but can't be sure.

My current method is to drill a 6mm hole. If it's still live, put a screw with a few turns of PTFE into the hole. But the above would be better.

 

[Dan Masey]

any update in these 22mm doc's? was desperate for one today.

 

[Ray Stafford]

any update in these 22mm doc's? was desperate for one today.

Hi Dan

We now have the 22mm adaptor in stock now - although you also need the 15mm complete gadget - the 22mm bit is just the pipe clamp part. Try asking at your local independent, or drop me a PM with a phone number and we can sort something out.


Ray

 

[Dan Masey]

do you have a website i can buy from?