What pipe?

[steq184]

Having the plasterers around tomorrow in preperartion for our gleaming new kitchen.
Have noticed that there are 3 pipes sticking out of the wall, 1 is capped and 2 are not. I need to know what the pipe is so i can get more caps.
Anyone any idea what it is..i.e.....old gas, old water etc.

Thankyou in advance

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[ChrisOxford]

If all the pipes are the same, could you take off one of the caps and take it along to a plumber's merchant to get a match?

That assumes the two capped pipes aren't "live" of course.

"Malleable iron" rings a bell somewhere in the back of my mind.

 

[ChrisR]

They're called "iron" even if they're made of brass.
the bit in the left end iis a PLUG.
A cap has female threads/

 

[ChrisOxford]

Thanks, ChrisR

 

[steq184]

Ive taken a cap off and the pipe is dead......I am having the kitchen fitted this weekend so need these caps now basically, have taken a look at Plumb centre etc around here in Essex and no-one seems to do them, I can get them online but am not too sure of the size for 1 and also I need them now for 2!!
I know they are dead pipes but feel sirta funny leaving them just open......am I just being paranoid?

 

[ChrisOxford]

Ive taken a cap off...

Cap?!

I'm sure a proper plumber's merchants would do them, though whether you'd find one open on a Sat. is another matter.

But even B&Q seem to stock them, 1/2" and 3/4"

For example:
EAN: 0000003889220
PlumbSure Brass Flanged Plug 12.7mm Male
Only £1.89

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...ductType=caps___plugs&fh_eds=ß&isSearch=false

 

[spraggo]

sorry double post

 

[spraggo]

Having the plasterers around tomorrow in preperartion for our gleaming new kitchen.
Have noticed that there are 3 pipes sticking out of the wall, 1 is capped and 2 are not. I need to know what the pipe is so i can get more caps.
Anyone any idea what it is..i.e.....old gas, old water etc.

Thankyou in advance

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It is a black iron FxF elbow with a Black iron tapered plug fitted to one end, as for size it could be 1/4" 3/8" or 1/2".

 

[Boilerman2]

Take a wire brush to the sides of the fitting 99% of these bends have the size stamped on them!! - don't know what sort of Plumbase you have been to all the ones I know in Essex would be able to sell you what you need!!

 

[ChrisOxford]

Useful tip, BM2

all the ones I know in Essex would be able to sell you what you need!!

... but you know the right terminology! If you don't, amateurs like us are lost.

 

[OLLIE20]

Most likely to be 3/4 or 1/2 inch, looks like half inch from pic

 

[Charnwood]

They're called "iron" even if they're made of brass.

The phrases "male iron" and female iron" are used whether the fitting is made of black or galvanised iron, brass, gunmetal or plastic.

 

[bengasman]

If all the pipes are the same, could you take off one of the caps and take it along to a plumber's merchant to get a match?
That assumes the two capped pipes aren't "live" of course.

Let's hope the "capped" pipe isn't live either. Pretty bad bid of advice.

 

[gasbanni]

If all the pipes are the same, could you take off one of the caps and take it along to a plumber's merchant to get a match?
That assumes the two capped pipes aren't "live" of course.

Let's hope the "capped" pipe is live Pretty good bit of advice of done it mi sen like that loads of times to cut corners saves mi time nd Me can get back to hoss tiyed up outside .

Shame on you Ben I thought you more professional !

 

[bengasman]

Shame on you Ben I thought you more professional !

What are you on about? I am professional!
Never take me horse inside.