Sealant for plumbing fittings
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I need to replace the syphon in a close-coupled toilet cistern, and it's also got a very slow drip from the bolts holding the two parts together. I've got a replacement close-coupled kit (with plate, rubber ring and bolts) and a new syphon (well, one of those push-button flap-valve things). Depending on whether the isolation valve still works (no sign of a handle on it, so out with the spanner) I may have to replace that too. I'd like to have some sealant on hand, just in case. I *had* some, which has since disappeared - it was in a tube and you applied it like glue, it was called something like "Plumber's Mate". Does anyone know where I can get a small tube of it? Also, if I have to replace the isolation valve, I might need to replace some of the copper pipe. Are flexible fittings considered naff for these things, or should I use compression fittings if I need to change the pipe? Thanks very much Jason |
Sealant for plumbing fittings
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JR wrote: I need to replace the syphon in a close-coupled toilet cistern, and it's also got a very slow drip from the bolts holding the two parts together. I've got a replacement close-coupled kit (with plate, rubber ring and bolts) and a new syphon (well, one of those push-button flap-valve things). Depending on whether the isolation valve still works (no sign of a handle on it, so out with the spanner) I may have to replace that too. I'd like to have some sealant on hand, just in case. I *had* some, which has since disappeared - it was in a tube and you applied it like glue, it was called something like "Plumber's Mate". Does anyone know where I can get a small tube of it? Best sealer by far is Fernox LS1. Comes in a small tube. Bit like a silicone sealer. Works between pretty well any materials. -- *Keep honking...I'm reloading. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Sealant for plumbing fittings
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... In article , JR wrote: I need to replace the syphon in a close-coupled toilet cistern, and it's also got a very slow drip from the bolts holding the two parts together. I'd like to have some sealant on hand, just in case. I *had* some, which has since disappeared - it was in a tube and you applied it like glue, it was called something like "Plumber's Mate". Does anyone know where I can get a small tube of it? Best sealer by far is Fernox LS1. Comes in a small tube. Bit like a silicone sealer. Works between pretty well any materials. That's great - thanks Dave. Jason |
Sealant for plumbing fittings
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , JR wrote: I need to replace the syphon in a close-coupled toilet cistern, and it's also got a very slow drip from the bolts holding the two parts together. I've got a replacement close-coupled kit (with plate, rubber ring and bolts) and a new syphon (well, one of those push-button flap-valve things). Depending on whether the isolation valve still works (no sign of a handle on it, so out with the spanner) I may have to replace that too. I'd like to have some sealant on hand, just in case. I *had* some, which has since disappeared - it was in a tube and you applied it like glue, it was called something like "Plumber's Mate". Does anyone know where I can get a small tube of it? Best sealer by far is Fernox LS1. Comes in a small tube. Bit like a silicone sealer. Works between pretty well any materials. I'd use LS-X on the base of the siphon & Plumbers Mait oround the join between the cistern & pan. Flexibles are idea for cisterns IMO. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
Sealant for plumbing fittings
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The Medway Handyman wrote: Best sealer by far is Fernox LS1. Comes in a small tube. Bit like a silicone sealer. Works between pretty well any materials. I'd use LS-X on the base of the siphon & Plumbers Mait oround the join between the cistern & pan. Flexibles are idea for cisterns IMO. Bugger. It is of course LS-X I meant. Dunno where LS1 came from. Do Fernox make an LS1? -- *Is there another word for synonym? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Sealant for plumbing fittings
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message m... Dave Plowman (News) wrote: In article , JR wrote: I'd like to have some sealant on hand, just in case. I *had* some, which has since disappeared - it was in a tube and you applied it like glue, it was called something like "Plumber's Mate". Does anyone know where I can get a small tube of it? Best sealer by far is Fernox LS1. Comes in a small tube. Bit like a silicone sealer. Works between pretty well any materials. I'd use LS-X on the base of the siphon & Plumbers Mait oround the join between the cistern & pan. Flexibles are idea for cisterns IMO. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 Thanks Dave Cheers Jason |
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