I'm planning to install some new rads and consequently change the existing pipework from microbore to 15mm. I'm planning to use yorkshire fittings, and a friend mentioned that you can get a tool specifically to help with the fitting of them.
He described it as a set of heated pliers that heat the solder inside the ring, thus doing away for the need of a naked flame, which sounds easier to me. He also said they can be used on 15 and 22mm fittings.
I've never installed soldered joints before and this sounds like an eaiser method. Have any of you guys ever used them and are they any good? I think I like the idea of being able to solder one ring at a time, as I understand with naked flame you need to make all the connections at the same time because of the heat dispertion - i.e. with a 'T' piece, all 3 fittings need to have copper pipe in place before apply the heat.
Does anyone know where I can get them from as my mate said he saw them in B&Q but I've yet to find them.
I'm aware that a plumbing pro will probably turn his nose up at them, but I'm a novice so looking for easiest method!!!!
Cheers guys.
He described it as a set of heated pliers that heat the solder inside the ring, thus doing away for the need of a naked flame, which sounds easier to me. He also said they can be used on 15 and 22mm fittings.
I've never installed soldered joints before and this sounds like an eaiser method. Have any of you guys ever used them and are they any good? I think I like the idea of being able to solder one ring at a time, as I understand with naked flame you need to make all the connections at the same time because of the heat dispertion - i.e. with a 'T' piece, all 3 fittings need to have copper pipe in place before apply the heat.
Does anyone know where I can get them from as my mate said he saw them in B&Q but I've yet to find them.
I'm aware that a plumbing pro will probably turn his nose up at them, but I'm a novice so looking for easiest method!!!!
Cheers guys.