UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions.

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
THOMAS PATTON
 
Posts: n/a
Default plastic pipe joint failure

Hi all
I am flooring my en-suite in my bungalow.I have been using HEP2 barrier
plastic for all the plumbing and have used it under my suspended floor.Being
a D-I-Y job I have used the correct metal inserts all HEP2 fittings and cut
the pipe with the correct plastic pipe cutter.I have taken great care over
ensuring the pipes are fully home in their fittings.The water has been on
for a week now and no leaks.
I am now ready to double ply and ceramic tile over.Just back from Plumb
Centre where two plumbers were having a heated debate about plastic pipe o
rings along the lines of "greatest thing since sliced bread" vs "I dont fit
plastic pipe".
I am not replacing the plastic with copper.
Surely HEP2 is good stuff must admit its an absolute doddle to fit--if you
push the pipe fully home in the coupling.



 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How much water in a copper tube? Harry Everhart Home Repair 59 April 18th 14 08:04 PM
Earth Bondng Adrian Simpson UK diy 8 March 21st 04 11:58 PM
undoing cast iron soil pipe joint Alasdair UK diy 8 February 2nd 04 07:17 AM
Replacing old steel water main supply pipe Pandora UK diy 3 January 24th 04 08:53 AM
Pipe joint compound jim rozen Metalworking 20 November 25th 03 06:34 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:33 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2025 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"