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hydrodare to qualpex

  • 23-03-2015 9:01pm
    #1
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭


    Hi, if I want to join 1/2 inch hydrodare(not heavy duty) to 1/2 inch qualpex could anyone tell me what I need? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    nd wrote: »
    Hi, if I want to join 1/2 inch hydrodare(not heavy duty) to 1/2 inch qualpex could anyone tell me what I need? Thanks.

    Get a NG - 1/2" female bsp hydro dare fitting. Then screw a 1/2" 311 into it to take the qualpex


  • #3
    skippy5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭skippy5


    Use 3/4 x 1/2 310.


  • #4
    skippy5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭skippy5


    skippy5 wrote: »
    Use 3/4 x 1/2 310.
    Sorry didn't see the not heavy part. Go with first reply.


  • #5
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    skippy5 wrote: »
    Use 3/4 x 1/2 310.

    A polyadaptor will work with your suggestion. You would have a better fitting anyway.


  • #6
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    A polyadaptor will work with your suggestion. You would have a better fitting anyway.

    Worst fitting on the market


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  • #7
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Worst fitting on the market

    You classifying the brass compression fitting the worst fitting on the market?


  • #8
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    You classifying the brass compression fitting the worst fitting on the market?

    No. The poly adaptor that goes into the compression fitting


  • #9
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    No. The poly adaptor that goes into the compression fitting

    I never once had a failure with them, they are in all the sheds with years supplying the water troughs.


  • #10
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    I never once had a failure with them, they are in all the sheds with years supplying the water troughs.

    I've had several failures with them. Dreadful fittings. I wouldn't use one if I got it for free.


  • #11
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    I've had several failures with them. Dreadful fittings. I wouldn't use one if I got it for free.

    A properly made connection is bullet proof.


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  • #12
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    A properly made connection is bullet proof.

    I'm plumbing 18 years and I've seen dozens leak. I've never heard a real plumber say they'd use them either. Mostly diyers and farmers


  • #13
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    I'm plumbing 18 years and I've seen dozens leak. I've never heard a real plumber say they'd use them either. Mostly diyers and farmers

    You seem to be basing your opinion on other peoples work, form your own opinion. Have you personally used them and had leaks afterwards?


  • #14
    Dtp1979
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    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    You seem to be basing your opinion on other peoples work, form your own opinion. Have you personally used them and had leaks afterwards?

    I used one in my mothers when I was an apprentice. And yes it leaked. One of many. It's very bad copper in them


  • #15
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    I used one in my mothers when I was an apprentice. And yes it leaked. One of many. It's very bad copper in them

    I cant fault them, must be over 100 connections in the sheds, all done by me. They are there over 10 years anyway. Installation would have close to 3 bar.


  • #16
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    I cant fault them, must be over 100 connections in the sheds, all done by me. They are there over 10 years anyway. Installation would have close to 3 bar.

    Give it time :)


  • #17
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Give it time :)

    How many more years do i have to wait to class them a success?


  • #18
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,870 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    How many more years do i have to wait to class them a success?

    7-8 :)
    I dunno. I've also seen them not leak too


  • #19
    skippy5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭skippy5


    Back ten years ago they were actually fairly decent. But the pollys you get now are a complete waste of time.


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