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Treacodactyl
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 15 7:07 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the replies. I'd certainly use the correct tools and follow the instructions. I don't plan on using them on mains water pressure pipes, but might have a pump in the system. I assume I could still use copper on the radiator/boiler system and the inhibitor should prevent acid damage?

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 15 8:33 pm Post subject:
tis always a good idea to use the anti oxidant /anti acid /anti lime additives as appropriate in ch systems and copper is fine for most water types and purposes ps fernox is a decent make of additives but iirc screwfix "own brand" stuff is ok as well

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 15 8:42 pm Post subject:
B&Q own brand work fine on all our pumps. Put in extra flow valves because the pumps die often enough for it to be a pain otherwise. Last edited by Nick on Wed Mar 04, 15 8:56 pm; edited 1 time in total

earthyvirgo

Joined: 24 Aug 2007
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 15 8:44 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

The push type fittings are good but you do need to make very clean scratch free connections to ensure their long term integrity. If you do use them it's advisable to be able to have good easy access wherever the joins are just in case of failure.

I wouldn't use plastic inside a house if the join is difficult to get at. A good copper fitting will give much longer problem free service than a plastic one assuming you don't have problems like you suggest e.g. acidic water.

What did Mark the Plumber say about the problem in Water Street?
I thought he'd given plastic fittings the no-no.
...or was that a particular type.

EV

Gervase

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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 15 10:47 pm Post subject:
Thirded on the cutter, and don't be tempted to skimp on the end inserts if you're connecting the plastic pipe to a compression joint. I've used Speedfit and HEP2O and have to say the HEP is easier to work with and seems more consistently made. If you're using them on a heating system, make sure you get the barrier pipes with a metal gas-proof layer.

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