Gate valve nut size?
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The problem is that they vary in size which is why most in the trade tend to use adjustable spanners rather than fixed ones. In terms of the thread size, compression nuts are usually interchangeable from one fitting to another provided the thread is the same. Compression threads on some fittings (especially motorised valves) have a finer thread than others
It is brand dependent.
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I don't think you'll find a connector to go directly onto the thread like you can do with 15mm compression fittings. Put a short length of pipe in the compression fitting and then join onto that in the usual way.
A lot of the cheap imported 22mm fittings have the same nut thread, cheap gate valves were imported & used by Plumbers before a complete range of fittings back in the day. Lots of Plumbers used cheapo valves & Conex, Prestex, Kuterlite British fittings, who's valves are extortionate!!
A photo would help matey, post up a photo & the old dogs like my good self will have a guess at it......
PS. A 32mm open end spanner will catch a lot of cheapo compression fittings...HTH
This is the gate valve, just pretty standard and not sure of the brand..
I am looking to find something like a flexi to fit to this as there's no play in the pipe to get enough movement to fit this back in. The existing one had to be cut out.
I am looking to find something like a flexi to fit to this as there's no play in the pipe to get enough movement to fit this back in. The existing one had to be cut out.
Looks like a standard cheapo import, so most standard 22mm cheapo nuts will fit.
Why not buy a 22mm straight coupler, file out the centre stop & use it as a slip fitting. Cut the tube below/above the valve, remove the section of pipe, pop on the new valve & 'slip' fitting & Bob is a close relative!!.......
Why not buy a 22mm straight coupler, file out the centre stop & use it as a slip fitting. Cut the tube below/above the valve, remove the section of pipe, pop on the new valve & 'slip' fitting & Bob is a close relative!!.......
If op is planning to use the faucet end of a flexible tap connector to screw straight onto the valve, then think again.
The chamfer will slice neatly through the washer. Usually a week after you've boxed it in and made good.
The chamfer will slice neatly through the washer. Usually a week after you've boxed it in and made good.
'Faucet end'???!! Aye very good!! No Dan that would be a 3/4" BSP female connection. You leave the OP to the experts fella & get back to your crimpers. I think Mrs Jones is finished under the drier & ready for her Blue Rinse.
Not the way you want to do it.
You need a nut and olive each end.
You need a nut and olive each end.
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