Pressure Equalising Valve question

jamie473 · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:21 pm

I want to fit one of these http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/pressure-equalising-valve-344-230 due to having mains cold and gravity fed hot water with a mixer tap. Is it ok to just saw the copper pipes a few inches below the taps and fit it right there underneath the bath? If so what is the easiest way to make the connections for someone who's not very up-to-speed with plumbing?

heatingman · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:07 pm

jamie473 wrote:

what is the easiest way to make the connections for someone who's not very up-to-speed with plumbing?

Get some one who is

jamie473 · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:14 am

Is this definately not a DIY job then?

Without sounding like i'm answering my own question I thought it might be possible using the often mentioned 'push fit' connection type and some flexible plastic pipe. But I didn't know whether these can be added to cut copper pipe.

kevplumb · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:33 am

jamie473 wrote:

Is this definately not a DIY job then?

Without sounding like i'm answering my own question I thought it might be possible using the often mentioned 'push fit' connection type and some flexible plastic pipe. But I didn't know whether these can be added to cut copper pipe.

yes use a pipe cutter NOT a saw or you will have more leaks than a welshmans garden

and dont forget the inserts

clf-gas · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:57 am

Compression fittings on valve, so push fits not required.

Inserts not required on copper marra, c'mon you aint been out the game that long

kevplumb · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:11 am

jamie 473 wrote:

I thought it might be possible using the often mentioned 'push fit' connection type and some flexible plastic pipe.

wasnt me who mentioned copper

clf-gas · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:17 am

Quote:

wasnt me who mentioned copper

True

As repent I shall now go and stand in the garden and beat myself with a used length of soil pipe

oh how it hurts.