Faulty pipe fitting

[Mike Jackson]

On a more serious note, even though this may be a wind up, there will be a lot of people reading this that are not aware that you can't use push fit on chrome plated copper tube. Push fit fittings rely on the stainless steel grab ring being harder than the copper to hold them in place. Chrome is harder than stainless steel do the grab ring will not hold and the fitting will eventually come off. If you want to use push fit on plated copper you need to clean all of the chrome off. An easier method is to use a compression fitting.

 

[Kev the gas]

Few pics of Ted

 

[WaterTight]

While we're on the subject of changing the subject but staying on the subject..

What does everyone use to remove the chrome? If anyone has a recommendation of a really good type of file for this a link would be appreciated as my old tatty one is starting to take too long.

 

[Plum Bob 66]

View attachment 9120View attachment 9121Few pics of Ted

is that ted the plumber commisioning the waste pipework?

 

[Plum Bob 66]

While we're on the subject of changing the subject but staying on the subject..

What does everyone use to remove the chrome? If anyone has a recommendation of a really good type of file for this a link would be appreciated as my old tatty one is starting to take too long.

quick whizz round with a dremel sorts it no bother.

 

[Pipedream]

I use a sanding pad on my Fein Multimaster - takes about 3 mjns on 15 mm


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[tamz]

While we're on the subject of changing the subject but staying on the subject..

What does everyone use to remove the chrome? If anyone has a recommendation of a really good type of file for this a link would be appreciated as my old tatty one is starting to take too long.

I'm afraid telling you the type of file would break forum rules.

If you figure it out buy a decent one not one of those cheap sets with the plastic handles that are good for nothing.

 

[SimonG]

Angle grinder makes light work, but would leave the chrome on and use compression.

 

[TBServices]

I have a double sided bahco file/rasp that makes light work of chrome, and I ALWAYS strip and solder, never ever ever use comp fittings on it (dont trust them under floors or in walls).

 

[Gray0689]

I have a double sided bahco file/rasp that makes light work of chrome, and I ALWAYS strip and solder, never ever ever use comp fittings on it (dont trust them under floors or in walls).

Totally agree

 

[TBServices]

Totally agree

Well, someone has to lol

 

[Gray0689]

Lol guess so