Tam Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looking to fit an outside Tap & bought a kit at B&Q - this works with a self cutting tap water feed. You tighten the clamp round the pipe, screw in the valve & it self cuts in to the feed pipe, attach hose to outside tap, open valve & good to go - http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/plumbing-central-heating/pipes-plumbing-fixings/tap_fittings/-specificproducttype-taps/PlumbSure-Garden-Tap-Kit-11478138?skuId=11988845 1) Are there any problems known with these 2) Are they OK to use on copper pipe 3) Will the small disc cut out the pipe cause any problems (now it's in the water system) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I did one many years ago at a relatives house. Worked ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Perfectly fine. Although they arnt quite as good as a properly plumbed to when it comes to flow rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bin it there **** trust me , would you trust your inside plumbing on a hosepipe and jubilee clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 They are just about acceptable, but it has been said already you wont beat a proper plumbed in tap for flow rate. the piece of pipe gets grabbed in the cutter and stays in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hate full things mate, Don't attempt fitting it until the shops re open, as you may need extra fittings for repairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The flow rate is abysmal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Far better off cutting the feed pipe and fitting a tee piece in (compression type). If you feel competent enough to fit one of those B&Q kits then you will be competent enough to fit a couple of compression joints and some proper copper pipe. You will end up with a much better flow rate from the tap. Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 **** the flow rate there just **** all round and should be withdrawn from sale , trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tam go to your local plumbers shop by some push fit plastic fitting no solder all push fit you can get a hose union bib tap with a long copper back which will fit straight into a push fit tee if you send me some pictures i will tell you what you need years ago there was a fitting called a T plus this was a revolution 20 years ago but they have all gone now due to health and safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tam go to your local plumbers shop by some push fit plastic fitting no solder all push fit you can get a hose union bib tap with a long copper back which will fit straight into a push fit tee if you send me some pictures i will tell you what you need years ago there was a fitting called a T plus this was a revolution 20 years ago but they have all gone now due to health and safetyLooks like you can still buy them( Plumb Centre £47!!!) Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know of someone who fitted one of these to a gas pipe by mistake about 4 yrs ago, and it's still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know of someone who fitted one of these to a gas pipe by mistake about 4 yrs ago, and it's still there How can you do that "by mistake"?Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How can you do that "by mistake"? Tom By thinking a copper gas pipe was a water pipe, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Gas pipe is a different diameter isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Gas pipe is a different diameter isn't it? Is it? What diameter is copper gas pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Gas pipe is a different diameter isn't it? Nope!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Gas pipe is a different diameter isn't it? No it is the same size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 He did it trying to connect a washing machine in a kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Same size 22 mm or 15 mm copper pipe same has water pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 He did it trying to connect a washing machine in a kitchen Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Mine is all 22mm with "GAS" sticky tape around it every couple of feet-we don't have anything but 15mm pipe for water-even comes out of the ground as 15mm-I assumed they were different sizes to prevent confusion but I'm obviously wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know its already been said but please don't plumb it in tomorrow, you will be tempting fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How old is your house?? And you have 15mm copper coming in through the ground?? Mine is all 22mm with "GAS" sticky tape around it every couple of feet-we don't have anything but 15mm pipe for water-even comes out of the ground as 15mm-I assumed they were different sizes to prevent confusion but I'm obviously wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How can you do that "by mistake"? Tom I doubt it was on purpose . I've seen a corgi registered plumber connect mains water to the gas feed of a boiler, nothing is foolproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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