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Post by endfeed on Apr 8, 2021 21:10:16 GMT
only problem is the pipes aren't notched deep enough for compression and I don't want to alter pipes too much as i don t feel confident enough i just want to stop the leak, I have rang around for a plumber and nobody is prepared to come out apparently too busy. Even if i could repair it temporarily that would be great coz i can take out homeserve insurance and get them to do it.  could try this stuff, provided there's enough space to wrap it around. |
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Post by woodbine66 on Apr 8, 2021 21:16:53 GMT
what sort of felt tom? whats the best way to repair pipe?
Hair felt lagging. Something like this.
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Post by dickpuller on Apr 9, 2021 5:38:05 GMT
Two compression straights, either side of the Joist. File out the centre of one to make a slip coupling if there’s no ‘play’ on the pipe.
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Post by DIYDafty on Apr 9, 2021 13:07:43 GMT
Two compression straights, either side of the Joist. File out the centre of one to make a slip coupling if there’s no ‘play’ on the pipe. 👍👍 Didn't know it was realistic to file out the middle of a compression. Done it on an endfeed before but never really looked inside a compression coupler. |
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Post by dickpuller on Apr 9, 2021 17:37:27 GMT
Two compression straights, either side of the Joist. File out the centre of one to make a slip coupling if there’s no ‘play’ on the pipe. 👍👍 Didn't know it was realistic to file out the middle of a compression. Done it on an endfeed before but never really looked inside a compression coupler. Easy, you could use a File named after you Dafty.......’Rough Bastard’😂😂😂😂😂😂 |
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Post by DIYDafty on Apr 9, 2021 17:50:15 GMT
Didn't know it was realistic to file out the middle of a compression. Done it on an endfeed before but never really looked inside a compression coupler. Easy, you could use a File named after you Dafty.......’Rough Bastard’😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don't know where you get your ideas from Mr Puller but that would be a lot of brass to file.... |
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Post by dickpuller on Apr 9, 2021 21:52:24 GMT
Easy, you could use a File named after you Dafty.......’Rough Bastard’😂😂😂😂😂😂 I don't know where you get your ideas from Mr Puller but that would be a lot of brass to file.... Rubbish, a Rat Tail File & Half Round File, 5 minutes!! It’s Brass a soft metal. We’re Plumbers, there’s no problems - only opportunities!! |
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Post by woodbine66 on Apr 10, 2021 9:44:18 GMT
We’re Plumbers, there’s no problems - only opportunities!!
Yep, I reckon old John Lennon must have been a bit of a closet plumber in private, when he wrote the lyrics for his song Watching The Wheels Go Round.
One line is -
" Well I tell them there's no problem. Only solutions"
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Post by aj on Apr 16, 2021 21:20:53 GMT
Just an update on pipe leak. it was a hot water pipe that was leaking not a flow or return my bad i think my name should be diy dafty. its a combi in my house turned the mains water off, Cut the pipe and about 3l of water came out quick. Nearly shit my pants then quickly opened kitchen sink tap and it calmed down and then stopped. Cleaned pipe with wire wool fluxed and used 2 solder ring slip couplings. and a bit copper pipe soldered it no leaks so far touch wood. First time i soldered
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Post by aj on Apr 16, 2021 21:23:04 GMT
The reason why i was reluctant to solder it was because there was some electrical cable right next and underneath pipe. How do you plumbers solder near cables?
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Post by tomplum on Apr 16, 2021 21:23:37 GMT
well done you aj,,,  |
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Post by aj on Apr 16, 2021 21:24:46 GMT
Thank you to everyone for helping me out and giving your input its really appreciated.
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Post by tomplum on Apr 16, 2021 21:25:33 GMT
near cables we use a heat mat, or pull them clear of the soldering area,. |
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Post by tomplum on Apr 16, 2021 21:26:31 GMT
you're welcome aj, and thanks for your help with the bargains, |
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Post by aj on Apr 16, 2021 21:27:14 GMT
thanks tom how. what do you do when your soldering next to electrical cables what's the best practice.
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could try this stuff, provided there's enough space to wrap it around.
