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So I am replacing a lead pipe in my property, and advise from another member was to replace the stopcock etc to 22mm instead of 15mm.
I was looking at the pipe coming from the road and it is a blue pipe, which was put in around 2 year ago. I presume this means it is MDPE?
Would the...
Thank you!! That is very good to know. I thought you could but having someone say that makes it better. Think I will go for JG push put and 22mm cooper then!!
Thanks guys. So speedfit plastic is a yes. But copper if you had a choice. Can I ask what the benefit of copper over plastic would be? Thanks again. Very much appreciated
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So I have done some plumbing in my house with push-fit pipes. And now I am looking into replacing the lead pipe from my main water supply.
In the picture you can see I have a plastic mains pipe, that runs into a 15mm pipe with stopcock. Then this is coupled to an old lead pipe.
This...
Thanks all. PTFE tape seems to have done he job. Will keep that sealant in mind too RPM. The nearest Ikea to me is about 40 miles so would have been a pain. Seems to hold up now!! Thanks so much. Epic forum! :)
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I installed an Ikea two-bowl water trap yesterday. The trouble is one of the connections has a very slight leak on it (was dripping yesterday slightly and damp today). Question is - does anyone know if I can use solvent weld/ptfe/paste on this to seal it or should I just get a...
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