Recent content by Jupiter01

I have a Makita multi cutter and a Makita Recip saw. Wouldn’t they rip the pipe apart though? Let alone a clean finish to get a fitting on to.

in that situation, do you cut the pipe instead? I guess the pipe isn't always accessible to a cutter i.e. you don't have the clearance around it.

ah, it's possible that this section had some water sitting it it. Hadn't thought about that. How empty/dry does it need to be and how do I solve that? I did run te taps but I h=guess this pipe sits at a lower level than the taps. Also, I didn't notice any steam from the pipe when I was heating...

I was recently trying to repair a leak on 15mm copper pipe. I was sweating off 2 elbows. One came off pretty quickly. I saw the solder run, twisetd the fitting and it came away. Another elbow did not shift at all. I heat it continuously and with breaks. No joy. I also tried pasting some flux on...

genius!

as the washer?

UPDATE - replaced the doughnut washer and issue has been fixed. Thanks for your advice and comments. Much appreciated. Here is a pic of the old washer. One further question: the screws inside the cistern holding it to the wall, are rusted and slip through the holes in the cistern. Tempted to...

Ho How do I protect it from screed?

Sure. I just didn't expect a sudden breakdown. It was fine and it's now ****ing it out. Technical term... Again, only when you flush. When you fit a new one, should I use any lubricant/sealant? Thanks again.

I've got a close coupled toilet. Every time it is flushed, water seeps out from where the cistern connects to the pan. Is this the doughnut washer and why would it suddenly start doing this? The bolts holding the cistern down are nylon and don't appear to be involved. I'd appreciate your...

yes, it's off. They were on there just to keep the dust out

Here is the two ends in the ground (22mm pipe with stop ends) with the offending section cut out: Here is the bit that I punctured:

what would you be doing in this situation?

I suffered the misfortune of puncturing a hole in the gas pipe this weekend whilst trying to uncover a leaking water main under the concrete floor. The gas pipe was closer to the surface than the water pipe! I switched off the gas and had a plumber out to have a look. We were able to expose...

ah, I got it! Thanks a bunch guys.