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Post by kevj1964 on Dec 5, 2018 18:14:41 GMT
Any tips for bunging a cold water storage cistern that has ridges in the outlet 👍.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 5, 2018 18:34:52 GMT
Just bung it
You only need the outer bit to seal, youre not bunging it all, the bungs are shaped so just get it in.
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Post by battle1066 on Dec 5, 2018 18:39:06 GMT
Any tips for bunging a cold water storage cistern that has ridges in the outlet 👍. I've not done it but others use a credit card with silicon grease. PB. Has some good tapered plugs he uses, which again I've not got cause I've managed without. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 18:46:01 GMT
Wish I knew where to buy a 28mm bung. Don't fancy losing a carrot in there...
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Post by tomplum on Dec 5, 2018 19:19:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 19:26:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 19:57:13 GMT
Wow - that credit card method looks better than a bung so might be your _first_ thing to try? Although from memory on my tank I think it uses brass connectors which might even have nipple sticking out (not sure about that) but I suppose if you've got any kind of flush surface to work with that'd be your best bet?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 20:10:57 GMT
Wow - that credit card method looks better than a bung so might be your _first_ thing to try? Although from memory on my tank I think it uses brass connectors which might even have nipple sticking out (not sure about that) but I suppose if you've got any kind of flush surface to work with that'd be your best bet? Make sure it's the wife's credit card though because if you fuck it up it's a bonus. |
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Post by endfeed on Dec 5, 2018 21:27:23 GMT
I'm always using my bungs, especially on cwst when doing work on h/w tap ect,I hate touching gate valves!!has anyone ever had the bung drop out on them?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 21:31:01 GMT
I'm always using my bungs, especially on cwst when doing work on h/w tap ect,I hate touching gate valves!!has anyone ever had the bung drop out on them? Not personally but a plumber mate of mine told me about someone he knew that it happened too.  them monument bungs I linked you tighten them up and they expand in the fitting, they can't fall out ! |
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Post by tomplum on Dec 5, 2018 21:52:45 GMT
the trick is to get a suck on them, as they are in the outlet and you open a drain off or undo a joint, the escaping water will suck the bung/card and seal it. in theory, but sometimes ole SOD comes along and ruins your day,,  |
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Post by kevj1964 on Dec 6, 2018 8:14:01 GMT
Excellent tip with a great vid 👍. Cheers
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Post by tomplum on Dec 6, 2018 9:18:12 GMT
thanks kev. you're in the home of, no bull shit advice from plumbers, tradesmen and dyers who care and share,  |
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them monument bungs I linked you tighten them up and they expand in the fitting, they can't fall out !
