Peaky Plumber review of the Aladdin EasyFit Isolator
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2020
- Quick isolation of a live water pipe is possible with the Aladdin EasyFit Isolator - fit an emergency WRAS approved stopcock in minutes no need to freeze pipes or drain the system. It can be fitted to hot pipes, running water, plastic pipes etc.
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Great thank you. If you have old imperial piping you need the pro version of this valve.
I have just tried to fit an Aladdin Isolator and failed. First, my 20v Ferrex drill would not drive the cutter into the pipe so, I had to use a ratchet. As the slug approached the back of the pipe it stopped moving forward so, the red line was not aligned with front of the collar. I had to press the valve spindle in against the water pressure(3.5bar) in order to fit the plastic collar but despite using a 12v drill at half torque and running the screws in sequentially the collar split!
I now find that the valve does not fully close!
How I wish I had simply used the snatch method which I have done on previous occasions when extending c/h systems.
Hi Keith sorry you've had problems with your installation please contact us on admin@nlbengineering.co.uk and we can send out a replacement cap.
Same problem too. All these demos show new copper pipe being isolated, but old copper is tougher to get through and have to use a lot of force to cut through with a ratchet socket set. Then the plastic cap spilt in one corner yet I used a manual screwdriver to tighten it.
Do you have hardware for US size pipes yet? Specifically 3/4"?
Hi the UK 22mm version can be used on 3/4" US pipes. The 1/2" isn't ready yet but we hope it will be later this year.
@@niftylittlebleeder where can I buy this in Australia and what is the max psi it can handle?
Quck update EasyFit is now available in the US for 1/2", 3/4" and 1". Website details below
easyfitisolator.us/
What is to stop the copper pipes from blowing out either end under pressure?
Hi Craig, the EasyFit has grippers machined into the housing which grip the pipe to which is fitted. Also inside the valve is a double seal system which ensures the valve doesn't leak and can withstand pressures of 16bar. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
@@niftylittlebleeder Thank you!
Does the cutter retain the coupon, and what about the chips ?
The cutter retains the coupon which is then stored in the back of the housing thus leaving full bore isolation in place. The cut produces minimal swarf but it is sensible to wash out the lines after use. thanks
cannot buy these products anymore ?
Hi Georgey Aladdin EasyFit Isolators can be purchased from Screwfix www.screwfix.com/search?search=Aladdin+Easyfit+Isolator, Heating Parts warehouse heatingpartswarehouse.co.uk/search/Aladdin+Easyfit+Isolator, Wolseley and most merchants.
It is also now available in 22mm and 28mm versions in addition to the 15mm version featured in this film.
Many thanks