This is probably a dumb question, but I've never used chrome plated
pipeing before, and I'll have 4 bits of exposed piping in the bathroom
when I've finished... But to solder to it, I presume I can just rub the
chrome off an end (steel wool) and solder into a (copper) capilliary
fitting as usual? Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter, but I'd like to
use capiliary fittings if possible)

Gordon

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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.


RT

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"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message news:cg1ulr$t5h
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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.

I don't think the barbs in the speedfit that hold it on the pipe work with
chrome or stainless, I'd use a compression fitting.
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fred

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"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message
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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit

Speedfit? My oig my! I don't think you can use Speedfit on chrome pipe.

if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.


RT

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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit

Speedfit? My oig my! I don't think you can use Speedfit on chrome pipe.

compression it is then.

tbf, I've never used chrome pipe and if I do I'll be minded not to use pushfit :-)


RT

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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit

Speedfit? My oig my! I don't think you can use Speedfit on chrome pipe.

compression it is then.

tbf, I've never used chrome pipe and if I do I'll be minded not to use
pushfit :-)


RT



It's fine, as long as you sand the chrome off back to copper (lengthy
process though, if you're making lots of joints).

Alex

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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit

Speedfit? My oig my! I don't think you can use Speedfit on chrome
pipe.

compression it is then.

tbf, I've never used chrome pipe and if I do I'll be minded not to use
pushfit :-)

It's fine, as long as you sand the chrome off back to copper (lengthy
process though, if you're making lots of joints).

Pushfit fitting require a nice even surface to grip to. You do not sand the
chrome off, you file it, and only for doing soldered fittings.

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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit

Speedfit? My oig my! I don't think you can use Speedfit on chrome pipe.

You can ... but you'll regret it! :-)
.... unless you get rid of the chrome, at least.

Haven't tried soldering to chrome: I think I'd want to get rid of the chrome
for that too. Wire wool will take you all day, and the next and ... use
sandpaper or suchlike.

On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:36:22 +0000, R Taylor wrote:


"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message ...

Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.

Got to disagree.
The stainless teeth if the speedfit fittings are less hard than the chrome
plating. The result could well be that the teeth skid along the pipe and
release it under pressure.

Chromed comression fittings is the way. You might be able to remove all
the chrome if you use a hard abrasive like SiC. (Which you can get as
straps for cleaning pipes). The you will be able to solder but the
soldered fitting won't be chrome. at best you will be able to tin it with
solder.

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On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:36:22 +0000, R Taylor wrote:


"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message
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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.

Got to disagree.
The stainless teeth if the speedfit fittings are less hard than the chrome
plating. The result could well be that the teeth skid along the pipe and
release it under pressure.

Chromed comression fittings is the way. You might be able to remove all
the chrome if you use a hard abrasive like SiC. (Which you can get as
straps for cleaning pipes). The you will be able to solder but the
soldered fitting won't be chrome. at best you will be able to tin it with
solder.

Soldered chrome fittings are available. You file the chrome off the end of
the fitting.

On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 20:55:09 +0100, IMM wrote:


"Ed Sirett" wrote in message
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On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:36:22 +0000, R Taylor wrote:


"Gordon Henderson" wrote in message
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Or am I better off using a compression fitting? (It's
going to be out of sight, so it doesn't really matter,

I use speedfit if it's out of sight and copper pushfit
if the job is out of sight but visible, say in a cupboard.

Got to disagree.
The stainless teeth if the speedfit fittings are less hard than the chrome
plating. The result could well be that the teeth skid along the pipe and
release it under pressure.

Chromed comression fittings is the way. You might be able to remove all
the chrome if you use a hard abrasive like SiC. (Which you can get as
straps for cleaning pipes). The you will be able to solder but the
soldered fitting won't be chrome. at best you will be able to tin it with
solder.

Soldered chrome fittings are available. You file the chrome off the end of
the fitting.

Did you mean to say?:
Chromed solder fittings are available. You file the chrome off the end of
the pipe.

--
Ed Sirett - Property maintainer and registered gas fitter.
The FAQ for uk.diy is at www.diyfaq.org.uk
Gas fitting FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/GasFitting.html
Sealed CH FAQ http://www.makewrite.demon.co.uk/SealedCH.html