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Post by endfeed on Jul 10, 2016 20:34:44 GMT
Hi chaps,not come accross stainless pipe yet, but if i do what fittings should i use? Can it be solered?☺
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Post by crowsfoot on Jul 11, 2016 6:19:48 GMT
You can solder it using a special stainless steel flux. I've never fitted any though during my 44 years in the trade (ripped plenty out though) ! The stuff wasn't a success. it was introduced during a copper shortage (late 60s!) when the price of copper went through the roof a lot of heating firms used it. Five years on and all the joints had developed little leaks. Like I said it was before my time (not very often I can say that these days  ) |
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Post by endfeed on Jul 11, 2016 15:51:26 GMT
Thanks crowsfoot. Is there a compression fitting that can be used?
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Post by battle1066 on Jul 11, 2016 18:41:58 GMT
I've done a couple of jobs and spoke to this firm for advice teesside.swagelok.com/enthey supplied all the gear I needed and educated me on the best approach. |
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Post by crowsfoot on Jul 12, 2016 5:55:59 GMT
Thanks crowsfoot. Is there a compression fitting that can be used? Yes, Normal compression fittings will do the job (it was just the soldered joints that were the problem). |
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Post by pipeslice on Jul 16, 2016 8:36:15 GMT
Thanks crowsfoot. Is there a compression fitting that can be used? Any compression fitting can be used but only use copper olives and bin the brass ones , also don't be tempted to use push fit as they will come off.....  |
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Post by crowsfoot on Jul 17, 2016 8:56:49 GMT
Just a quick check /recap here endfeed.....
We have been talking about "stainless steel tube" and not "chrome plated copper tube" ?
Tappy,
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Post by endfeed on Jul 17, 2016 18:09:56 GMT
Yes mate stainless.
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