Advice on these Fittings

I don't see any tool marks on the brass "T" section that the union screws on. Are you using pump pliers (or equally suitable) to brace whilst you tighten up the union?
 
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I've never used this and rarely do plumbing, but, isn't there a linseed based putty / jointing compound that can be used to help seal weeping joints?

I think the ideal world is a new joint, as that one looks a bit misshapen, but, maybe a pragmatic solution?

That's assuming the joint was done up tightly and the weeping is becuase the surfaces arent mating properly...
 
Think I've found the issue. There are cracks around the sides of the cone:

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Have bitten the bullet and ordered a replacement from the manufacturer.

Can anybody point me towards a replacement cone or whatever its called for future as I'd like to have a go at soldering so I can repair pipes like this when required.

Thanks
Michael
 
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Have bitten the bullet and ordered a replacement from the manufacturer.

Can anybody point me towards a replacement cone or whatever its called for future as I'd like to have a go at soldering so I can repair pipes like this when required.

Thanks
Michael
you could have patched that crack with a drop of solder then sanded flat, you can still do that and you will have a spare
 
you could have patched that crack with a drop of solder then sanded flat, you can still do that and you will have a spare

Good idea, I'll give that a try when I get a chance.

Would love to know the name of the ends and a source if possible.

Thanks
Michael
 
The fitting's probably bespoke then I would think, certainly at that size. It's not a 'standard' fitting.
 
The fitting's probably bespoke then I would think, certainly at that size. It's not a 'standard' fitting.

I don't think it's bespoke as such, as they're common on a lot of coffee machines. Just hard to find them on their own.
 
Yes, by that I mean it's bespoke to coffee machine manufacturers, so will be made bespoke for them and then soldered on during manufacturing.

Given you're on a plumbing forum though, it's not a 'standard' plumbing fitting ;)

I'll be honest though, I wouldn't be surprised if you could use a 10mm compression end and olive on that but it would be a try it and see if it fits the threaded end, it would need to be 10mm pipe too.
 

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