"Kevin Brady" wrote in message
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I'm preparing to carry out extensions to domestic hot & cold water pipes
for a new kitchen & utility.
(A proper plumber is doing anything to do with Gas and central heating
pipes).
This is just a short message to guage support for the various types of
copper pipe fitting available to me.
e.g. Compression, Push Fit (plastic), Push Fit copper (cuprofit), (End
Feed
& Capillary - see below) - any others?
Assume all pipework will be hidden i.e behind/beneath kitchen cupboards,
this does not need to win any beauty contests.
I'm a fairly capable DIYer (and always spend twice as long as I need for
peace of mind), but the thought of solder joints does seem quite daunting.
I have generally bought through screwfix, but happy dealing with plumb
centre, jewsons etc in order to get the lowest cost.
Let the arguments (sorry - debates) begin!!!
Along with everything else that's been said, buy a bl**dy good blow tourch.
Not one from the sheds but go to the plumbers merchants. You will wait all
day for a crap one to heat the pipe. Get a "Turbo Torch" or the likes and
use the yellow tins (cast iron) of gas, think it MAPP gas. Expect to pay
around £45 for one and aroud the house it should last you years. The £10
shed ones are ok for paint stripping and that about all!
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