In article , Andrew Mawson
scribeth thus

"DavidA" wrote in message
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Hi

I am reasonably adept at diy but know nothing about plumbing. My
mother's flat has a water leak that I need to fix quickly. It
concerns the pipe to a cold water tap. The pipe looks about 7 or 8
mm
diameter and is copper. The leak is at a right-angle connector. The
connector is metal and is push-fit.

How would I remove the connector and what sort of connector should I
use to replace it with?

I would be very grateful for a quick reply.

BR

David

Most, but not all, have some form of flange that you can press inwards
towards the centre of the fitting to release the gripper mechanism.
Some have it exposed, some have it under a screw on or push on cap,
and some don't have it at all. The later style can be released by
wrapping a thin piece of shim steel round the pipe and pushing it
along into the fitting. This slides under the grippers and the pipe
can be withdrawn.

All style seal with an 'o' ring that is pressed onto the pipe by water
pressure - you need to release the pressure first.

AWEM


Or take a pix and show that to a local plumbers merchant and they'll
usually advise on what you want to repair or fix it. I

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Tony Sayer