Thanks for your video's, been doing DIY plumbing for years and much appreciate experienced people sharing their knowledge. I learn loads from your videos... Like those plastic blanking caps, first I've seen of them!
Agree the push fit ones are great but when I first fix my cloakroom I went to the trouble of soldering an end cap on. This meant the tiler could drill the smallest hole 😉
I have come across this at the right time. I intend to remove an en-suite radiator currently on my central heating system and replace it with an electric towel rail/radiator. My heating system is Megaflo and uses copper microbore pipes. The rad pipes come in through one hole at the rear and in the centre area of the radiator and then branch out to the inlet and outlet valves. Can I do a permanent removal by enlarging the hole in the plasterboard cutting back the pipes to behind the plasterboard, capping with compression caps and then patching up the plasterboard again please?
What about copper pipe that's in old imperial measurements? I gather they're not quite 22mm so commonly available stops and fittings don't fit properly. Got a kitchen sink and pipework to rip out and it would be nice if I didn't have to get the plumber in just to cap off the hot.
15 mm and imperial half inch is ok, but not 22 mm and three quarter. A 22 mm cap will compress down to three quarter if you pack out the olive with boss white and hemp or PTFE tape.
When our shower was taken out, the plumber capped the pipe with a plastic push fit and it came off after about 6 months when we were out for the day. When he came back he replaced with a compression fitting which has remained in place for 10 years, touch wood. Insurance loss adjusters said try to avoid push fits Surprised to see dereton recommending the plastic push fits.
I have a radiator near my thermostat on the landing, which is boiling hot and doesn't have any trv. My question is can I still keep the system running and reduce the heat down on the radiator by lowering the temp on it? As the temp on the radiator is switching the thermometer off before it gets hot in the living room. if I do will it effect the flow of the water or cause any strange complications l. Many Thanks.
Just adjust it right down on the thumb wheel valve, then back on a quarter turn. It will not effect the flow of water. Your best bet to heat up the living room rad is to balance the system, I have lots of videos on it.
It will work. But will it work for ever? Personally I would use a brass cap, which will stand the test of time. I would also use a stop valve a foot away from the blanked off end.
Can you use the plastic one to permanently blank water pipes. I have 2 pipes going in to an ensuite. I strip the ensuite and use it as a storage room. Can these be used on hot and cold water pipes? Thanks so much :)
Thanks for your video's, been doing DIY plumbing for years and much appreciate experienced people sharing their knowledge. I learn loads from your videos... Like those plastic blanking caps, first I've seen of them!
Glad to help
Simple and easy instructions, thank you!
No problem.
Always love your videos mate. All the best to you and yours 👍
Same to you! Thanks Nick.
Your videos I so like because they’re concise and don’t ramble on unnecessarily, my question here is what about compression blanks are they reliable
Yes they are very good too.
Agree the push fit ones are great but when I first fix my cloakroom I went to the trouble of soldering an end cap on. This meant the tiler could drill the smallest hole 😉
Good tip!
I have come across this at the right time. I intend to remove an en-suite radiator currently on my central heating system and replace it with an electric towel rail/radiator. My heating system is Megaflo and uses copper microbore pipes. The rad pipes come in through one hole at the rear and in the centre area of the radiator and then branch out to the inlet and outlet valves. Can I do a permanent removal by enlarging the hole in the plasterboard cutting back the pipes to behind the plasterboard, capping with compression caps and then patching up the plasterboard again please?
Yes should be fine Ian.
@@dereton33 Thanks you. Very much appreciated.
Can the push-fit be used on a gas line?
No not gas.
What about copper pipe that's in old imperial measurements? I gather they're not quite 22mm so commonly available stops and fittings don't fit properly. Got a kitchen sink and pipework to rip out and it would be nice if I didn't have to get the plumber in just to cap off the hot.
15 mm and imperial half inch is ok, but not 22 mm and three quarter. A 22 mm cap will compress down to three quarter if you pack out the olive with boss white and hemp or PTFE tape.
@@dereton33 Cheers, I'll give that a go.
You can get 3 quarter olives to go in 22mm copper compression joint
I’ve always a couple of those in my box. Come in handy a few times.
Always handy, Colin.
When our shower was taken out, the plumber capped the pipe with a plastic push fit and it came off after about 6 months when we were out for the day. When he came back he replaced with a compression fitting which has remained in place for 10 years, touch wood. Insurance loss adjusters said try to avoid push fits
Surprised to see dereton recommending the plastic push fits.
I don't think he was suggesting you leave it on forever?
Err it is only meant to be temporary, not forever.
Ok for a temporary fix but compression for longevity.
I have a radiator near my thermostat on the landing, which is boiling hot and doesn't have any trv. My question is can I still keep the system running and reduce the heat down on the radiator by lowering the temp on it? As the temp on the radiator is switching the thermometer off before it gets hot in the living room. if I do will it effect the flow of the water or cause any strange complications l. Many Thanks.
Just adjust it right down on the thumb wheel valve, then back on a quarter turn. It will not effect the flow of water. Your best bet to heat up the living room rad is to balance the system, I have lots of videos on it.
Hi Derek, is it safe to leave the Speedfit stop ends on the copper pipe under the floor forever? What you reckon? Seems easier
No best to replace them with compression ones.
Does this work for gas?
Yes
It will work. But will it work for ever? Personally I would use a brass cap, which will stand the test of time. I would also use a stop valve a foot away from the blanked off end.
Top tip many thanks
No problem 👍
Can you use the plastic one to permanently blank water pipes. I have 2 pipes going in to an ensuite. I strip the ensuite and use it as a storage room. Can these be used on hot and cold water pipes? Thanks so much :)
They can be used on hot or cold pipes, but for a long standing fix I would use the compression ones.
Thank you
You're welcome
where do you get these caps?
Amazon or any plumbing shop.
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HA HA Thanks Paul.
I would not suggest using a plastic pipe blank for a gas pipe.
No best for water.
Use a plastic push fit
Not a long lasting option.
@@dereton33 yes that is true thanks for the advice good point.