Hep 20 Manifold

[Nickfromwales]

Just plan well ahead if inserting the reducers directly into the manifold, as they are a pita to remove. 
If there’s any doubt, use a 150mm long piece of copper pipe inserted into the manifold so you can get the clip on removal tool in play. 
 

Prob then best to use a ‘socket’ reducer vs ‘spigot’ to save having to buy a coupler. 
 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-plastic-push-fit-reducing-coupler-15mm-x-10mm/7165f?ref=SFAppShare

[Thorfun]

1 hour ago, Nickfromwales said:

Just plan well ahead if inserting the reducers directly into the manifold, as they are a pita to remove. 
If there’s any doubt, use a 150mm long piece of copper pipe inserted into the manifold so you can get the clip on removal tool in play. 
 

Prob then best to use a ‘socket’ reducer vs ‘spigot’ to save having to buy a coupler. 
 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-plastic-push-fit-reducing-coupler-15mm-x-10mm/7165f?ref=SFAppShare

now you tell me! I should've listened to @Pocster.   🤣

[Pocster]

1 hour ago, Thorfun said:

now you tell me! I should've listened to @Pocster.   🤣

Experience has made my wise beyond my years . Yet my knowledge lands on usually deaf ears …

 

” Old Chinese Pocsterisim “ 

[Nickfromwales]

It’s all good. Many ways to skin a cat. 
 

@Thorfun I will never refer you to the man of dubious grout colours. Stick with me lol. 
 

Just been absolutely crazy busy with work lately, shouldn’t complain, so I may have to get @Pocster to temp for me now and then  

[Pocster]

1 minute ago, Nickfromwales said:

Just been absolutely crazy busy with work lately, shouldn’t complain, so I may have to get @Pocster to temp for me now and then  

I’ll try my best . Been busy doing intellectually higher things than tiling and plumbing . That’s so beneath me now . 

[Pocster]

2 hours ago, Pocster said:

I’ll try my best . Been busy doing intellectually higher things than tiling and plumbing . That’s so beneath me now . 

Kitchens and home assistant are where the real men hang their tackle out .

[Pocster]

[BotusBuild]

@Nickfromwales, would these be a suitable alternative to the manifolds used in your installation?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/reliance-valves-4-port-potable-water-manifold-15mm-x-3-4-/248TY?tc=QT6&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8sauBhB3EiwAruTRJo5BJO5VKVRswgkQADFqoJxyFr2U9b6brJWLiAnkUGBAo8eJxS5YiBoCdckQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

and here

https://www.reliancevalves.com/gb/en/products/flow-control/plumbing-strainers-flow-regulators-manifolds/potable-water-manifolds

Edited February 18, 2024 by BotusBuild

[Thorfun]

46 minutes ago, BotusBuild said:

@Nickfromwales, would these be a suitable alternative to the manifolds used in your installation?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/reliance-valves-4-port-potable-water-manifold-15mm-x-3-4-/248TY?tc=QT6&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8sauBhB3EiwAruTRJo5BJO5VKVRswgkQADFqoJxyFr2U9b6brJWLiAnkUGBAo8eJxS5YiBoCdckQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

and here

https://www.reliancevalves.com/gb/en/products/flow-control/plumbing-strainers-flow-regulators-manifolds/potable-water-manifolds

damn! they're so much cheaper than the hep2o ones. even if you have to buy hep2o couplers and run a bit of copper to the hep2o coupler and then plastic on from there it'll still be so much cheaper. it's too late for me but I'll be interested in Nick's response.

[jayc89]

34 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

damn! they're so much cheaper than the hep2o ones. even if you have to buy hep2o couplers and run a bit of copper to the hep2o coupler and then plastic on from there it'll still be so much cheaper. it's too late for me but I'll be interested in Nick's response.

 

I paid 40.96 each for my HEP manifolds. (end of last year)

[Pocster]

1 hour ago, Thorfun said:

damn! they're so much cheaper than the hep2o ones. even if you have to buy hep2o couplers and run a bit of copper to the hep2o coupler and then plastic on from there it'll still be so much cheaper. it's too late for me but I'll be interested in Nick's response.

Ffs ! Saving pennies ! . Buy the proper Hep2o ones . Divorce will cost you more than ” best bargain from China , much goodness , best quality , not rubbish , you pay now ? , my sister waiting also , much goodness , she cheap also , what you want now ? “ 

[SuperJohnG]

They look good the HEP20 ones...

[Russell griffiths]

Mud room @SuperJohnG your not a yank are you. 

[BotusBuild]

13 hours ago, Pocster said:

Saving pennies !

Nope, saving pounds. Cheapest Hep20 4 port 3/4" I can find is currently £54.88 vs £35.59. I call that a good difference and one worth investigating.

[Jenki]

5 minutes ago, BotusBuild said:

Nope, saving pounds. Cheapest Hep20 4 port 3/4" I can find is currently £54.88 vs £35.59. I call that a good difference and one worth investigating.

I've used the Screwfix ones they are excellent. Used John guest spigot reducers for the 10 mm runs.

Well worth the saving.

[jayc89]

8 minutes ago, BotusBuild said:

Nope, saving pounds. Cheapest Hep20 4 port 3/4" I can find is currently £54.88 vs £35.59. I call that a good difference and one worth investigating.

 

I bought mine from Travis Perkins for 40.96 each

[BotusBuild]

Just an FYI - took this screenshot from the Reliance Valves website:

 

 

So it seems like they are compatible as per @Jenki's pictures

[Russell griffiths]

Reliance is a very well known valve/pneumatic type company they where bought out by John guest. 
 

it’s good gear. 

[SuperJohnG]

12 hours ago, Russell griffiths said:

Mud room @SuperJohnG your not a yank are you. 

Ha Scottish...it was the architect who named it. Alternative would be boot room? It's basically the room  where we take off shoes and hang jackets...

[OwenF]

I went with these:

https://www.mpmoran.co.uk/henco-4-port-manifold-with-valve-eurocone-connection-o-ring-brass-blue-frac34-quot-x-45x75x190mm-109138135
 

£32 inc. VAT

 

16mm and 12mm MLCP was significantly cheaper than JG PEX when I looked.

 

Mind it’s probably £150 in MLCP compression fittings across 13 rads and about the same number of water outlets. Dunno how JG fittings would have compared, but it all probably balances out

[BotusBuild]

Got the Reliance valves yesterday, and found something not in the description - the indicator can be flipped over for hot outlets 😀.  Obviously not on the same manifold. Picture for reference only 😉

[Super_Paulie]

havent leaked yet, seems a decent bit of kit. 

 

 

 

[Jenki]

2 hours ago, BotusBuild said:

Got the Reliance valves yesterday, and found something not in the description - the indicator can be flipped over for hot outlets 😀.  Obviously not on the same manifold. Picture for reference only 😉

that's on my snag list ..... But never noticed the descriptions, need my readers on to actually see the letters 🤣.....

[Pocster]

18 minutes ago, Super_Paulie said:

havent leaked yet, seems a decent bit of kit. 

 

 

 

Far too neat for my liking 

[BotusBuild]

My DIY H or C manifold under test using my DIY tester at 2.5 bar