Pride ... at the plumbing suppliers!!

Fredser

Hi folks,

Will be ordering some plumbing gear soon and don't want to look like a at the counter.

Specifically I am ordering a hot water cylinder which is fine because I know exactly what type I need, but what are the connections to the cylinder called? i.e the connections for the coil, the cold water-in fitting and the hot water-out fitting on top? Do they come with the cylinder normally, are they in a pack etc,how do they get the fig into the figroll etc???

Thanks in advance as usual

F

pipers

Fredser wrote:

i.e the connections for the coil, the cold water-in fitting and the hot water-out fitting on top? Do they come with the cylinder normally, are they in a pack etc,how do they get the fig into the figroll etc???
F

Fredser wrote:

Do they come with the cylinder normally, F

No

You will need the following:

2 number 1" x 3/4" 317 (for the coil)

2 number 1" x 3/4" 311 (for the cold feed and expansion).

Be extremely careful making the fittings on to the coil, if it turns you will tear the cylinder.

Fredser

Thanks for info pipers

I don't think I will be doing the cylinder myself .... One assumes that PTFE tape and jointing compound is suitable for use on these joints to the cylinder???

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useeme

never use jointing compound with PTFE.
Only ever use flax & boss white.

Fredser

General Motors wrote:

never use jointing compound with PTFE.
Only ever use flax & boss white.

Hi General Motors,

The BOSS WHITE tub says that it is common practice to use this product in conjunction wither either PTFE Tape or flax.

Lets start a vote for joining compression fittings. Vote A,B,C,D or E

A) No Flax or compound at all (as per some plumbers opinions)
PTFE Tape Only
C) Flax Only
D) Compound Only
E) None of the above

Have Fun

F