Stop tap and equal tee fitting help if pos ...

[r3k0]

Hi all, looking to get a bit of advice on what to do with this stop tap and hose area. I'm looking at replacing the stop tap as it needs a washer change as it doesn't completely shut off when i need it to. So i will get a 25mm to 15mm type. Also looking at installing a loo directly under this as well, so i'm thinking an equal tee is needed. I would like to get rid of the flexy hose? Guessing it's there as there is zero movement at each end to get rigid pipes in? So what are my options?

 

[terryplumb]

Remove it and use copper pipes ,soldered fittings. If there is insufficient play between the ends use a slip coupling.

 

[r3k0]

Thanks, Terry, now i know what the coupling is called i can get it ordered.
I have only really done compression stuff with olives, so apart from a torch i don't have any flux or solder (I have lots of electrical solder though)
What would you recommend i purchase? I will be starting on a bathroom soon, so i'm sure it will all get more use, so don't mind buying stuff for future work.

 

[terryplumb]

If you have a blow torch all you need is flux,a brush to apply it ,and some lead free solder to solder fittings to copper, assuming you have wire wool or fine abrasive to clean the copper bright and shiny ? Do you have a pipe slice to cut copper tube ?

 

[Notch7]

Thanks, Terry, now i know what the coupling is called i can get it ordered.
I have only really done compression stuff with olives, so apart from a torch i don't have any flux or solder (I have lots of electrical solder though)
What would you recommend i purchase? I will be starting on a bathroom soon, so i'm sure it will all get more use, so don't mind buying stuff for future work.

as a novice I bought some unbranded solder but it dried sort of crusty and not shiny

I ended up buying fry powerflow and flux and got a nice shiny joint

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[r3k0]

If you have a blow torch all you need is flux,a brush to apply it ,and some lead free solder to solder fittings to copper, assuming you have wire wool or fine abrasive to clean the copper bright and shiny ? Do you have a pipe slice to cut copper tube ?

Yes, plenty of wool and fine paper to get stuff clean. No pipe slice though, so might have to use a fine metal blade on a multi-tool?
Not sure i would get a pipe slice on due to it being so close to the tanking membrane?

 

[r3k0]

as a novice I bought some unbranded solder but it dried sort of crusty and not shiny

I ended up buying fry powerflow and flux and got a nice shiny joint

Fernox Solder Wire Lead-Free 500g - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Fry powerflow solid solder wire for plumbing applications. Highly effective, designed to produce perfect joints, quickly and cleanly. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Fernox Powerflow Flux 100g - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Soft white paste which is easily applied to joint areas prior to soldering. Designed specifically for the soldering of copper plumbing systems and is suitable for use with a range of metals/alloys. Contains no zinc chloride. Suitable for both lead containing and...

www.screwfix.com

Thanks Notch7, deffo worth spending a bit more to get a nice job

 

[Notch7]

Thanks Notch7, deffo worth spending a bit more to get a nice job

I was nervous of doing soldered joints, but after a few goes, Ive got used to it and have run new 22mm copper in soldered from cold and hot water tank to bathroom -20+ joints and all fine.

have the torch not too hot, keep in mind that the solder travels towards the heat, so have the flame on the fitting not the pipe and ideally the other side to where you put the solder.

the trick is to get the timing right, you must feed in the in the solder after the flux has boiled but before its burnt away -once the flux boils start stroking the solder over the joint until it starts to flow -if want a guide how much, bend the end of the flux.

I used a small mirror on a stick after to check the side of the joint against the wall

 

[terryplumb]

want a guide how much, bend the end of the flux.

I would like to see how you do that Notch ....any videos ?