Thorfun Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, pocster said: To (expletive deleted)ing neat for me . Of course you are only showing us the best bits . of course I am! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Thorfun said: of course I am! 😂 Right ! Here’s a best bit of mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Thorfun said: here ya go @pocster. some hep2o for you. Cable/pipe porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Onoff said: Cable/pipe porn! The shower label is starting to look like a used johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: The shower label is starting to look like a used johnny It is ; my printer broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, pocster said: 30 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: The shower label is starting to look like a used johnny It is You get the very narrow ones then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just now, SteamyTea said: You get the very narrow ones then. That’s all they had in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Onoff said: Cable/pipe porn! I even used a laser level to ensure the clips were inline. 🤦♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 31 minutes ago, Thorfun said: I even used a laser level to ensure the clips were inline. 🤦♂️ Too much time ; not enough work 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lewis Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 How frequently does 160 mm soil pipe need to be supported with pipe clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, John Lewis said: How frequently does 160 mm soil pipe need to be supported with pipe clips? Morning, assuming horizontal so work on 600mm max, 160mm blocked/full is around 20kgs per meter so don’t scrimp on saddles or fixings Edited December 2, 2022 by markc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 29 minutes ago, John Lewis said: How frequently does 160 mm soil pipe need to be supported with pipe clips? Why on Earth are you using 160mm soil pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: Why on Earth are you using 160mm soil pipe. Guessing that it is running fairly flat carrying lots of rainwater. What is it being fixed to? Think how awful this would be if it failed. Too awful to be asking us on here, without knowing all the circumstances. Also be aware that pipe bends so there will be sagging between supports. When the supports are in, swing from each one as a test. Seriously: i would. 160mm is a lot though. Explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 afternoon all and a happy new year to everyone. I have a quick question please. I'm looking to add a drain valve of some kind to the end of my water manifolds (hot and cold) so I can drain them down if ever necessary. what would you recommend to connect to this 3/4" male connector to allow this to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_wafer Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Bit like this? I think 3/4 to 22mm compression elbow, then make up the loop, soldered Tee fitting and drain valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, crispy_wafer said: Bit like this? I think 3/4 to 22mm compression elbow, then make up the loop, soldered Tee fitting and drain valve. ok. but if I didn't want to solder I could do a 3/4 to 22mm compression and then use a threaded drain valve? I guess I could ask my heating engineers to solder a drain valve on for me. and is this a drain off valve? https://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk/pipe-fittings-c433/compression-valves-15mm-28mm-c41/jtm-compression-valves-drain-off-type-a-p898 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 You could use Tectite push fit fittings, quick easy and look way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, JohnMo said: You could use Tectite push fit fittings, quick easy and look way better. but I'd still need to get a 3/4 to 22mm fitting, right? and then push fit from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 They do them also I believe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, JohnMo said: They do them also I believe so I've just found! 🙂 https://www.bes.co.uk/22-mm-x-3-4in-tectite-sprint-push-fit-straight-female-connector-push-fit-x-bsp-parallel-f-19183/ quite expensive though. Edited January 1, 2023 by Thorfun added the cost implications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 at that cost I'm tempted to get the heating engineers to solder something on when they're back connecting the manifolds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3/4 female hex nipple then just screw a 3/4 male type A drain cock into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, PeterW said: 3/4 female hex nipple then just screw a 3/4 male type A drain cock into it one of these on to the end of the manifold? https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-female-socket-3-4-x/52588 and then screw one of these in to the end of that socket? https://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk/pipe-fittings-c433/compression-valves-15mm-28mm-c41/jtm-compression-valves-drain-off-type-a-p898 ps. I have to say I was a bit worried about doing a Google search for a 'female hex nipple'. thought I was heading into @pocster territory there for a second. Edited January 1, 2023 by Thorfun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thorfun said: one of these on to the end of the manifold? Yep - hex nipple / socket same difference just nothing to grab on that with a spanner but will work fine. If you can’t get a 3/4 male drain cock then get a 1/2 one and just get a 3/3 to 1/2 reducer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, PeterW said: Yep - hex nipple / socket same difference just nothing to grab on that with a spanner but will work fine. If you can’t get a 3/4 male drain cock then get a 1/2 one and just get a 3/3 to 1/2 reducer cheers. think that's something I can handle on my own. will pop down to City Plumbing next week and see what they have to save paying postage from JTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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