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Hi again guys.. I ran into a problem while doing this. Basically the pipe cutter I used didn't cut deep enough into the pipe and i'm left with a pipe with 2 rings cut into it about 1 inch apart. I would try using a hacksaw to finish the job but the pipe is about 1.5 inches away from the wall...

Cheers everyone.. Just to re-cap before I attempt this.. I don't need to use PTFE tape and I don't need to heat the olives to seal them..? Its all just needs tightening to seal properly? Many thanks!

Thanks guys :) I forgot I had a pipe cutter olive thingie in the shed lol. Just need the valve and I will be sorted.. I didn't know the nuts were all pressure seal now though.. Hope they don't go loose after some years wear! Cheers!!

Ok thanks matey.. Is that called a isolating shut off valve? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15mm-Compression-Chrome-Ballofix-Stop-Isolation-Valve-/280593640710?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&hash=item4154af2d06 I assume the solder is already inside the nut on these things? I have a hacksaw, blow...

Hi guys.. so one of the plastic taps on my bathroom sink ruptured where the threads are that screw into the pipe (I don't know any plumbing lingo so im sorry for for my bad explanation). The threads are plastic and I have no idea how it ruptured but I assumed that it just needed tightening...