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inside the pipe? clean the excess flux that was on the outside of the pipe after soldering is what i said (meant)! after soldering i always flush my system through/let the water run for a bit before using it. Slip couplings don't look exactly the same, plus as mentioned before are trickier...

I do know what they are, never used one though. I'd prefer to use a proper piece of copper pipe and solder it in place using straight connector joints. Much better looking on the eye!

I meant soldify not solderize! Anyway what I'm saying is when I make an end feed solder joint, I use wire wool to clean both the outside of the pipe and the inside of the fitting. Then I use flux and brush it around the outside of pipe and also a little bit inside the fitting. Then I heat...

I disagree with doitall. I think fluxing the isnide of the fitting lightly as well as the end of the pipe helps the solder soldify better. Otherwise you may need to use more solder and have a messy ugly looking joint!! It's all about personal choice but fluxing both works best for me. never...

i'm not sure about these. surely there must be some kind of stop in them for the pipes to sit. i'd much rather just use another bit of copper pipe and 2 straight connector's personally!!!

i don't understand? hold it in place? what for??!!! sorry if i sound stupid..

how are your upstairs radiators working if the boiler keeps turning itself off ???!!!!!

you will need to cut the correct length of pipe out, and fit the coupler first (without soldering) to make sure it is the right fit. Then wire wool up the end of the pipes and inside of the fittings, flux the end of pipe and inside of the fittings, then solder until you see a silver ring around...

ok thanks for your help. The thing with the electrics is the im mersion heater has it's own switched unit but the other electrical opponents, ie pump, motorized valve, cylinder thermostat are all joined to one box with no switch! Do I unscrew the cover ?? I don't wanna get it wrong!!!!

I know how an original, common WC cistern flushes, ie the siphonic action that is created in the U-bend inside the cistern. But HOW to the dual-flush (push-button) type cisterns get the water into the pan from the cistern? Is it just force?? Was just curious as to how they work!!!!

It xdoesn't have a washer!!!-it's a diaphragm type (part 3-plastic)!!! But i cleaned it out and everything and it's ok, just a few minor drips every now and then. It'll be quicker to just put a new part 3 in instead of seraching for the correct type diaphragm!!!!! :lol:

i adjusted the screw and it stops. It's only a slow drip and not constant, it was just bugging me! I might just buy a new float valve for 4-5 quid at the weekend for peace of mind!!!! :lol:

I've just remembered that the electric supply to the valve needs to be isolated before I remove it! How is this done-with the immersion heater you take the fuse out of the switched spur. But there's a big screwed plastic cover which wires from the pump, cylinder thermostat and motorized valve...

Do you also think I should buy a new plastic bottom entry float valve or will my current one be OK?? Why is it dripping slowly every 20 seconds or so-did I damage it or is it wear and tear?!! It is bugging me! :)

ok i need a plumber or someone who knows how to do this to tell me if this is correct:!! To remove and replace a 3-port mid-position motorized valve is this the correct procedure: 1) TURN OFF MY BOILER (at the programmer) 2) TURN OFF THE MAINS SUPPLY TO MY FEED & EXPANSION CISTERN 3)...

of course!!! why didn't i think of that!! feel such an idiot now-a basin wrench specially made for the job!! thanks for the link and for reminding me!

2 little questions' that are probably nothing really but are bugging me!! Firstly I replaced the siphon in my close-coupled WC and after re-connecting the float valve (part 3 bottom entry) after every flush it drips a tiny bit every 20 seconds or so. Is this just wear and tear on the float...

oh thanks - just wanted to make sure! worth the investment then i guess as i live in west london which is known as a hard water area!!

I was looking at immersion heaters this evening in B&Q the plumbing section, which to be fair was very good. It is very advanced nowadays. But anyway, I saw INCALOY Immersion Heaters which were an extra 10pounds on top of normal immersion heaters. 27ounds instead of 17! What exactly are...

pan connector's usually just push on (like a push-fit joint)! Never heard of turning them before. But try it anyway and tell us if it's worked??