Recent content by Ian2000

Was that 28mm in copper or stainless steel? Did you need any sealant / compound / tape on the compression olives?

Which types of pipes, 1/2" BSP threaded fittings, sealants and washers are suitable to carry steam from a 2.8kW steam generator to a steam cabin, a pipe distance of 400mm? Originally I was thinking 15mm copper pipe soldered onto 15mm x 1/2" BSP female tap connectors (the type with the red fibre...

Hello kidgreen61, Yes I've noticed a UK 40mm waste compression fitting will work on 38mm waste pipe however understand it puts stress on the plastic compression olive as the plastic nut needs to be overtightened, greater than the manufacturing designed spec. Also, I noticed when trying, it's...

What's the best way to ensure a watertight fit connecting a 38mm European / continental waste pipe to a 40mm UK compression waste fitting without using a 38mm to 40mm adaptor prior? The reason not to use an adaptor is because there is no space. Note, a 40mm compression fitting on a 38mm pipe...

Regarding: Clean sealed central heating system, powerflushed and inhibitor added a few years ago and system water still remains clear as tap water. Question: After cleanly installing a few brand new radiators with no flux, in reality is cleaner really required before fully flushing the system...

Thanks for the replies. Like the idea of using a jubilee clip. By jubilee clip, I take it to mean the clip tightened around the middle of the slip coupler however what's best to also place inside the clip to hold the fitting in place? I thought about a wire coat hanger bent in shape and...

Any ideals on the best way to preventing a copper solder slip coupler from slipping down a vertical copper pipe while soldering please? The reason for the question is I need to remove a section of vertical copper pipe to install a solder tee fitting to branch off. The vertical pipe is clipped...