Hello
I am attempting to do some plumbing, but I am not sure of a few things, I would be very grateful if someone can advise me.
Q.1. When fitting 15mm and 22mm copper tube to bath & basin taps I understand that I should use a compression fitting at this point, should the "olive" be soldered to the copper tube befor inserting tube into the tap OR be free to move on the pipe ? is it a matter of just tightening the nut to the tap thread and this will give a water tight seal ??? any advice is appreciated
Q.2. When using copper 90 degree elbow joints, do I need to use a paste on the areas of the tube/elbow joint that are to be joined to make the solder run ? is there any other preperations I need to make befor soldering.
Q.3. I am not sure of which type/name/spec of solder to ask for.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP & TIME.
I am attempting to do some plumbing, but I am not sure of a few things, I would be very grateful if someone can advise me.
Q.1. When fitting 15mm and 22mm copper tube to bath & basin taps I understand that I should use a compression fitting at this point, should the "olive" be soldered to the copper tube befor inserting tube into the tap OR be free to move on the pipe ? is it a matter of just tightening the nut to the tap thread and this will give a water tight seal ??? any advice is appreciated
Q.2. When using copper 90 degree elbow joints, do I need to use a paste on the areas of the tube/elbow joint that are to be joined to make the solder run ? is there any other preperations I need to make befor soldering.
Q.3. I am not sure of which type/name/spec of solder to ask for.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP & TIME.