CH output pipe touching PCV pipe? Combi

[Marcin]

I am generally happy with the install, but I do not like that - should I moan in the morning? It is the combi CH output pipe.

 

[Ric2013]

Moan! As the heat may eventually deform the pipe and will probably rub and make a tickng noise as it expands and contracts.

There is no obvious reason not to pull that bend a bit tighter and avoid the PVC pipe altogether.

 

[WC1]

Another who "dabs a bit in" on a Yorkie. Bit clumsy though, but not as bad as the one a few weeks ago.

 

[Ric2013]

Another who "dabs a bit in" on a Yorkie. Bit clumsy though, but not as bad as the one a few weeks ago.

Agreed. I've seen tidier, but I've also seen worse. However, if the OP is generally happy and what is there is watertight, what I see in this photo is not problematic except for the issue the OP has already raised.

 

[Marcin]

Cheers guys! Is it a big faux pas to dab a bit of a solder for 150% certainty? Apart from esthethics, of course. With regards to the clumsiness, my installer was a small guy and he was struggling with bending 22mm I have had an idea of some lovely passovers but perhaps I watched too many James's videos with pristine layouts.

 

[Marcin]

Cheers guys! Is it a big faux pas to dab a bit of a solder for 150% certainty? Apart from esthethics, of course. With regards to the clumsiness, my installer was a small guy and he was struggling with bending 22mm I have had an idea of some lovely passovers but perhaps I watched too many James's videos with pristine layouts.

 

[WC1]

Not a biggie, I do it myself (but try not to make it visibly "snot"). James is a real plumber but I think he's foremost a social media star. Good luck to him although I found the endorsements wearing and unsubbed.
Few of those guys show it when it goes wrong (and it does, whoever you are).
Your man wants to try a bit of cheater pipe to help him bend. I lost a lot of weight throgh illness a few years ago and had to do that.

 

[Marcin]

Anyways, I cant solder better, so cant complain too much . My joints number 12, 13 and 15. All tight

 

[WC1]

Not too bad at all.
Bit of support on the pipe wouldn't go amiss and plan to have less sharp bend on the flexi.
Prime function of pipework - make water go where it should and stop it going where it shouldn't - you succeeded

 

[Ric2013]

Unless he's dabbing in so much as to restrict the bore, I'd suggest it's a cosmetic issue.

Struggling with bending 22 - Does he weigh less than 8 stone?

 

[WC1]

I went from about 12 to 9 1/2 stone and had to put the handle on the floor and lean with nearly all my weight to pull a 22.

 

[Marcin]

Not too bad at all.
Bit of support on the pipe wouldn't go amiss and plan to have less sharp bend on the flexi.
Prime function of pipework - make water go where it should and stop it going where it shouldn't - you succeeded

Thank you - your comment is very encouraging!

This is a very temporary layout, for a temporary sink, while other jobs are being done before the kitchen arrives. I have noticed, that my previous permanent setup has had small valves for draining the kitchen tap flexis - something similar to the radiator balancing thingy. You could put a garden hose on the output (about 45 degree down) and a valve pin was square. Any idea how is it called? I went through the toolstation catalogue, product nr 50376

Self Cutting Drain Off Cock 15mm​

is similar, however, I do not need the entire thingy - just the drain bit. How is it called?

 

[WC1]

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/drain-cock-15mm/99939

?

 

[Marcin]

Excellent, this is exactly what I need. Big thank you!

 

[WC1]

Take out the parts inside with rubber o rings while you solder or they will be damaged.

 

[Marcin]

These fittings are a bit tricky to solder when hang pointing downwards, due to their weight - presoldered yorkshire fittings ( I decided to give these another try) did not help neither. I feel like everything was overheated, looks ugly, but... it holds tight the first time ))

I think I have found a new hobby!

 

[Gasmk1]

You should remove the innards when soldering stops the washer from being heat damaged. Someone beat me to it

 

[Knappers]

Just need much less solder and will look allot better.
Slightly 'ovaling' fittings will hold them together when soldering, if you give pipe and fitting a little squeeze when making up then give a 1/4 turn they will hold themselves together.
I'd prefer a drain cock almost horizontal but if needed a bit of stripped coper wire would hold it together nicely.

 

[WC1]

These fittings are a bit tricky to solder when hang pointing downwards, due to their weight - presoldered yorkshire fittings ( I decided to give these another try) did not help neither. I feel like everything was overheated, looks ugly, but... it holds tight the first time ))

I think I have found a new hobby!

Use your tape measure to support fitting.
Keep going Marcin. "Practice makes perfect"
You don't really need to add solder to a Yorkie (although many of us do) watch carefully for the thin line of solder to appear as you heat.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Neatness will come with time and experience

 

[Marcin]

You should remove the innards when soldering stops the washer from being heat damaged. Someone beat me to it

I did as advised on the forum. These rubber gaskets would not survive the hellfire I subjected the fittings

Just need much less solder and will look allot better.
Slightly 'ovaling' fittings will hold them together when soldering, if you give pipe and fitting a little squeeze when making up then give a 1/4 turn they will hold themselves together.
I'd prefer a drain cock almost horizontal but if needed a bit of stripped coper wire would hold it together nicely.

That's a bit like riping at home avocado fruit.. Wait a bit more, a little bit more, just a bit more... rotten.

Use your tape measure to support fitting.
Keep going Marcin. "Practice makes perfect"
You don't really need to add solder to a Yorkie (although many of us do) watch carefully for the thin line of solder to appear as you heat.

My jaw dropped - now I know why plumbers' tape measures have horns, instead of a simple angle.. Nice trick!

Neatness will come with time and experience

I hope so! Comments here are very encouraging! Thanks!