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Electric shower plumbing problem
My husband is replacing a shower supposed to be like for like but the new shower has a plastic inlet pipe. Instructions say to use a compression unit. However the copper pipe has a flexible hose which connects it at present to the shower unit. How can we use a compression unit to attach the hose to the plastic inlet pipe?
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Is the flexible pipe from the existing pipework one of those flexible things - often silvery colour, sort of plaited outside?
This is a pretty clear explanation of copper to plastic: http://www.polypipe.c...n-other-materials.jsp
But you may need to think about how the flexi end finishes off - you might need to add a short length of copper that you can then attach to the plastic.
This is a pretty clear explanation of copper to plastic: http://www.polypipe.c...n-other-materials.jsp
But you may need to think about how the flexi end finishes off - you might need to add a short length of copper that you can then attach to the plastic.
I think from your description there is a compression joint between the metal piping of the old shower and the existing pipework.
I think you look through the link gave you it covers all the eventualities - what I generally do is buy a range of compression joint options and see which one is best for the task as I find it hard to remember the details. hen I take back the ones I haven't used for a refund. Works with B&Q, anyway.
Seriously, you're going to have to read thriugh the guides and work out what you need as it's practically impossible this way. But I think it's the case that 'compression unit' means 'compression joint'.
I think you look through the link gave you it covers all the eventualities - what I generally do is buy a range of compression joint options and see which one is best for the task as I find it hard to remember the details. hen I take back the ones I haven't used for a refund. Works with B&Q, anyway.
Seriously, you're going to have to read thriugh the guides and work out what you need as it's practically impossible this way. But I think it's the case that 'compression unit' means 'compression joint'.
It sounds as though the old shower had a 1/2-inch spigot (just like a tap - where it connects to the pipework.) So, I guess your flexible is a braided flexible tap connector.
You can convert the end to a compression fitting, but it's not going to look too good sticking out of the shower unit. I would be inclined to replace your flexible with one that has a compression joint at both ends.
You can convert the end to a compression fitting, but it's not going to look too good sticking out of the shower unit. I would be inclined to replace your flexible with one that has a compression joint at both ends.
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