Commercial tools?

[macka09]

Hi guys.

I normally only work on domestic stuff so all my tools are obviously geared to that.
My question is what sort of tools do you guys use for working with 54mm compression fittings? And copper threads?
Thanks.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Don't normally use compression on 54 mm but Stilsons 24-36" anything bigger compression wise is different and has bolts instead of one nut (like a flange)

but it press or soldered normally

But most is like domestic but bigger

You can hire threading machines from bss etc have a look on the rems site

 

[macka09]

Don't normally use compression on 54 mm but Stilsons 24-36" anything bigger compression wise is different and has bolts instead of one nut (like a flange)

but it press or soldered normally

But most is like domestic but bigger

You can hire threading machines from bss etc have a look on the rems site

Sorry mate.

What I meant was. On a domestic valve you'd just use your adjustable and grips. Where's as the ISO valves I'll be using on site are used with a male copper thread both sides.

. As there 54mm would you still use stilsons on the copper? Just worried they may round them off a bit.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

i get you, yea so your using a female gate valve / lever valve and using male irons to connect to copper etc

and yes or if you want to spend the cash

Knipex 86 03 400 Pliers Wrench XL Adjustable Spanner 400mm | eBay

what you using on the threads loc 55 or 557?

 

[johnf]

2ft stilsons and loctite 577

 

[macka09]

Loc 55 and boss white

 

[macka09]

i get you, yea so your using a female gate valve / lever valve and using male irons to connect to copper etc

and yes or if you want to spend the cash

Knipex 86 03 400 Pliers Wrench XL Adjustable Spanner 400mm | eBay

what you using on the threads loc 55 or 557?

£100 for a pair of grips lol.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Loc 55 and boss white

on heating ok on domestic water no just use loc 55

 

[macka09]

Yes it's just domestics.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

£100 for a pair of grips lol.

worth while investment its down to you stils or them