outside taps

mikeyboy2 · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:04 pm Post Subject: outside taps

want to put in outside tap - what size drill should I use for 15mm pipe work and what size/type of casing to put pipe through - also what is best product to seal hole afterwards

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:12 pm Post Subject:

1. 18mm masonry.
2. You don`t have to seal water pipe through wall.
3. Weatherproof mastic/sand & cement.

Make sure you place a non return valve on pipework before tap.

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Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:15 pm Post Subject:

That should have read `you don`t have to sleeve water pipe thru wall

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:57 pm Post Subject:

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Softus · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:51 pm Post Subject: Re: outside taps

mikeyboy2 wrote:

want to put in outside tap - what size drill should I use for 15mm pipe work and what size/type of casing to put pipe through - also what is best product to seal hole afterwards

16mm is enough for 15mm tubing, but sometimes I drill a 23/24mm hole and sleeve the 15mm tube in a short length of 22mm Hep2o pipe.

Or you could drill to 16mm and use one of these beauties:

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:57 pm Post Subject:

The post has already been answered........yesterday..

Softus · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:07 am Post Subject:

Bamber gaspipe wrote:

The post has already been answered........yesterday..

Do you consider your opinion to be the definitive one on the topic, and that nobody else should be allowed to contribute?

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:18 am Post Subject:

What did you contribute other than what had already been put forward, & while we are at it, may I ask your trade.. what do you do...?

Softus · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:26 am Post Subject:

Bamber gaspipe wrote:

What did you contribute other than what had already been put forward

Oh - did I not read your multiple posts properly? Did I miss the bit where you suggested a backplate combined with a copper tail?

BTW, not sealing a water pipe where it enters an outside wall is asking for trouble, and therefore very poor advice.

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while we are at it, may I ask your trade...

You may.

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:37 am Post Subject:

Softus wrote:

Oh - did I not read your multiple posts properly? Did I miss the bit where you suggested a backplate combined with a copper tail?

BTW, not sealing a water pipe where it enters an outside wall is asking for trouble, and therefore very poor advice.

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while we are at it, may I ask your trade...

You may.

Did I suggest a backplate combined with a copper tail?.... show me..

and what is your trade...

A water pipe does not enter an outside wall... it exits

Why would I need to sleeve a waterpipe thru a wall?

Softus · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:50 am Post Subject:

You seem to making it a habit to answer questions with questions.

Bamber gaspipe wrote:

Did I suggest a backplate combined with a copper tail?

No.

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.... show me..

Show you what? The Edit button? The Spell Check button? The error of your ways? Please be specific.

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and what is your trade...

What has that got to do with anything?

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A water pipe does not enter an outside wall... it exits

As you wish - enters, exits, who gives a sh*t - the principle is the same, and you're either stupid or deliberately misunderstanding, but neither is important as long as mikeyboy2 understood me.

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Why would I need to sleeve a waterpipe thru a wall?

If you read the topic you'll see that mikeyboy2 asked what type of casing to use. I didn't say that you, or indeed anyone, needed to sleeve it, I simply answered his question (with an answer, not another question).

Bamber gaspipe · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:01 am Post Subject:

You are skirting the issue...please tell me your trade...or I will make this a `General Topic`issue..& questioning your right once & for all as to wether you should be giving advice on the way that people install their Central Heating or the way that people scratch their Ar*se....are you frightened Mr. D.I.Y.er

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jack it in NOW

Softus · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:09 am Post Subject:

Bamber gaspipe wrote:

You are skirting the issue

No - I'm ignoring your question; there's a difference.

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...please tell me your trade...

No.

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or I will make this a `General Topic`issue..

You can threaten me all you like; it doesn't make on iota of a difference to anyone or anything.

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...questioning your right once & for all as to wether you should be giving advice on the way that people install their Central Heating

I have the right, as a forum member, to post. You, along with everyone else, have the right to ignore my posts.

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....are you frightened Mr. D.I.Y.er

Once again, your pathetic attempt to insult me is empty of all substance and meaning.

Diyisfun · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:28 am Post Subject:

Softus, Arent you a brain surgeon

Its fun being on the outside, but dont start making it to personel.

bripl · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:55 am Post Subject:

well now a GOOD competent plumber would use a large drill bit 24mm sleeve the pipe in the same material as is passing through the wall seal the entry/exit with a suitable material,fit internal isolation,fit the bibcock in such a way that the pipe empties when isolated inside to prevent possible freezing and do not forget a non return valve after the internal isolation.hope this helps