Fitting Essex Flange to HWC

[ShaunCorbs]

You might be able to modify a brass tank fitting to allow the copper pipe to pass through

Even easier if you have a lathe

 

[Plumb Loco]

Thanks to all for info....I think I will go with the Essex. ( clean everything, deburr hole, and no sealants)
I am half tempted to see if I could solder the pipe into the fitting and save the problem of having to do up an olive. Good idea in theory but probably not very practical

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks to all for info....I think I will go with the Essex. ( clean everything, deburr hole, and no sealants)
I am half tempted to see if I could solder the pipe into the fitting and save the problem of having to do up an olive. Good idea in theory but probably not very practical

Yes you could just need to watch the length of the piece of pipe (in regards to fitting and positioning inside the cylinder)

 

[Best]

Thanks to all for info....I think I will go with the Essex. ( clean everything, deburr hole, and no sealants)
I am half tempted to see if I could solder the pipe into the fitting and save the problem of having to do up an olive. Good idea in theory but probably not very practical

You could have a pipe for inside the tank connected to a tank fitting and you also can cut the end of the pipe at 45 degrees and mark the outside of the tank fitting to show the pipe cut is upwards. (So it is correct position for avoiding drawing in air)

 

[Plumb Loco]

Thanks Best....I'll incorporate that into my final method. Definitely getting there now. Think I'll write the sequence down just to make sure when I do the job I don't forget anything and get it all in the right order.

 

[Best]

You could actually do it a different method - by using a 28mm brass tank fitting.
Then you just use a 28x22 solder connector, or solder reducer fitting, with the 22mm pushed on through the fitting (by filing the inner stop away). Very easy solution, cheaper, won't leak and perfect.
Or am I a smart bum?

 

[Plumb Loco]

After all this time have installed the Essex Flange. New immersion heater, and new shower pump. Revised all associated plumbing and hey presto....it all works. Shower is really good and even better no leaks. I still keep checking even though it’s been done over a week ago. Should have more faith in my ability!!!!!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Looks good, you sure your not a plumber

Also if it hasn't leaked by now it won't