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Pride ... at the plumbing suppliers!!

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  • 13-06-2005 12:01pm
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    Fredser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Will be ordering some plumbing gear soon and don't want to look like a :confused: 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


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    pipers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭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.


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    Fredser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭Fredser


    Thanks for info pipers :o

    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???

    F


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    useeme
    Registered Users Posts: 307 ✭✭useeme


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


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    Fredser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭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 :D:D

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

    Have Fun :)

    F


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