Hi have surplus water feed and return pipes in my home. I can't isolate them so will need to freeze. House built 1970's. They're as far as can tell Carbon/mild steel pipe, 28mm dia. Wish to cap them off. Can I use brass compression fittings? Like in the pic. Or do I need to use steel fixings...
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I’m 10 weeks pregnant and found out we have some steel galvanised pipes with corrosion which was causing our tap water to run discoloured for a few seconds when not used for a couple of days. I understand this is from rust but was told lead could also be leaking into our water because...
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I have a hot water cylinder which has low carbon steel pipework to it - I have tried to add some pictures
I need to replace the cylinder because it is leaking and I am not able to find anyone who is comfortable to work on this this because it is barrel steel - Has anyone worked on this kind of...
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I am looking to replace radiator as the old threaded valve is shot on this old building but it is attached to what looks like 1 inch galvanized steel. I was hoping to freeze the pipe at the bottom (see pic) cut and reduce into 15mm copper, any ideas if there is a suitable adaptor out...
Hi all hope all is well with everyone.
Im a plumbing and heating engineer and I have worked only on domestic systems but am currently crossing over to commercial plumbing.
I havent ever really done any steel pipework hence my question to you . .
How or what is the procedure to changing a rad...
What’s the correct way to replace a (jammed and leaking) stop-cock in an old and corroded ½ steel pipe without damaging the pipe?
The pipe in question is a main water supply pipe for a house and dates from (I guess) the 1970s. It’s from a shared supply for myself and the neighbouring half dozen...
I'm wondering if a failed gas line test indicates a gas leak. If so, is it a requirement to upgrade gas supply line from galvanised steel to copper? Would you replace all gas pipes? What would you be looking at in terms of cost in Victoria Australia?
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I've got to replace my leaking stopcock, it seems to be connected to old steel pipe about 25mm, I guess 3/4 inch.
What is the correct way to connect to this pipe?The steel pipe comes up vertically then an elbow connector directly onto the old stopcock, however new stopcocks are compression...
We have just moved into a steel framed house and we are replacing the old copper system with push fit. Our fourth bedroom has a steel beam running outside the room door and going straight along. The wall is a load bearing brick wall seated on top of it.
We have laid our pipes under the floor...
Good morning. Working on a loft conversion and need to figure out how to route water from the shower and toilet.
Someone has recommended that we can drill holes in the steel beams in the loft floor and route the shower and toilet waste through these holes.
Has anyone done that before? Will...
Between the cold water storage tank in the loft and first-floor airing cupboard is stainless steel pipe installed in 1969
There is no isolating valve near the tank.
I wonder what are my options?
Appreciate all help
Hi lads any ideas how to join what looks like galv steel to copper. This is the flow pipe to and from the boiler the steel pipe has rubber away on the joist and has corroded.
Hi, I have to replace my pressure tank (30 years old, waterlogged) with a new one, Well x Trol 202.
This one comes with a 1” stainless steel elbow, to which I will screw the brass T fitting. I have made several brass to brass connections during the years all leak free, but never brass to...
Absolute nightmare with this stuff today in a customers house. Only come across it once before about 20 years ago on central heating but was able to use the old nut and olive to pipe a new rad. Today was a different story as I had to cut it which took forever with a hacksaw as my 22mm pipe...
The 3/8" braided stainless steel faucet supply lines for my GROHE bathroom sink are a couple of inches short. Is there a way to extend their length? The way this faucet is built there is no way to replace the supply lines with longer ones.
Hi guys,
I’m looking for some advice, I’ve searched all of google and can’t find anything on this topic.
I’m currently getting all the rads changed in my home, while getting this done the plumber/gas engineer has advised I change my gas line.
My house was built in the 1930’s, the current...
Gentlemen!
Any idea how to T off of this shiny pipe?
I've heard about them but new come across them before.
Many thanks,
J
Ps I have heard they are a liability and best replaced. Any comments?
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I've got a steel pipe that's snapped off in the wall (see the photo). It travels through the wall and into a screeded floor. Is there a fitting suitable for gas or a way to thread the pipe without chopping half the wall away?
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