pipe cap in the wall

Soong · 27 Dec 2020

Got a new fridge which is slightly older than the last. The wall has a random bolt that stops it fitting.

On the other side of the wall is an enclosed space where the downpipe is from upstairs. There looks like a hot water pipe going into the wall where the bolt is. Does anyone recognise the bolt - is that what it is?

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Anyone know what my options are? Stuck with a fridge that sticks out 20cm at the moment.

JohnD · 27 Dec 2020

This is in the kitchen? Might be a gas pipe. Follow it back.

catlad · 27 Dec 2020

Looks like something has been disconected , can you not dig around it and pull it inside the space?

johnny2007 · 27 Dec 2020

Looks identical to a gas pipe sticking out of my kitchen wall.

Soong · 27 Dec 2020

Ah I better not just unscrew it then!

Cheers all. Not sure what to do. Might just file off a couple mm from the bolt as I am sure it's very close to fitting.

ptarmigan · 27 Dec 2020

So the fridge sticks out 20cm and you propose filing a few mm off, nah don't do it and take the advice you have already been given by johnd.

dontbelieveawordofit · 27 Dec 2020

get a plumber to cut and cap it the other side of the wall. or if it’s water do it yourself.

just pumps · 27 Dec 2020

If as I suspect it is a cap rather than a bolt then the cap might only be thin, wouldn`t touch it untill you know what is in the pipe. Secondly the fridge should not be pushed back hard against the wall anyway.

Diyisfun · 27 Dec 2020

just pumps said:
If as I suspect it is a cap rather than a bolt then the cap might only be thin, wouldn`t touch it untill you know what is in the pipe. Secondly the fridge should not be pushed back hard against the wall anyway.

The fridge will have spacers fitted, so it can be pushed back as as it will go.

Bodd · 27 Dec 2020

At what height is the cap from the floor?

Soong · 27 Dec 2020

20cm.

I managed to file off a tiny amount and that's all it needed to be able to slide past it.

I say slide, I did hear a slight scrape but I can deal with a little scratch on the fridge for the sake of it fitting!

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pipe cap in the wall

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