Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
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 | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Tips on using microbore plumbing?
I've finally decided to enter the 21st century and give microbore copper
tube a go for some radiators I need to install. I've just run a couple of lengths of the stuff roughly in place, between radiator and supply/feed pipes below the floorboards which has involved some bending around curves etc; next I need to cut off the free ends to the exact length before connecting them to the rad/pipework. (I'm using 15-10mm reducers in the TRVs/LSVs, ie compression fittings; and 15-10mm Yorkshire fittings to the pipework). Now clearly this stuff deforms extremely easily, but I'm mindful that I need a perfectly circular section at the tips or my joints won't work. I've bought one of these gizmos so it will cut cleanly: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...21946&ts=05537 but am wondering about where it's been bent and straightened eg to get round corners. Is there a way of protecting the ends or something, to stop them getting deformed during installation? Or am I worrying over much? Would welcome input from anyone who's experienced with the stuff! David |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Plumbing question.... | Home Repair | |||
water leak through plumbing hole in the basement | Home Repair | |||
Plumbing inspector nightmare | Home Repair | |||
Q: Connect Plumbing Header? | Home Repair | |||
Offset Plumbing For Wider Whirlpool? | Home Repair |