Comments on: How to connect metal coupling to plastic pipe? http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:43:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: gerzenplerter http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6026 gerzenplerter Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:11:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6026 Your plastic thread on the inlet valve could be split.. So no amount of washers or sealant will work. You might end up having to replacing the inlet valve completely.<br><b>References : </b><br>Plumber with 30 years experiance. Your plastic thread on the inlet valve could be split.. So no amount of washers or sealant will work. You might end up having to replacing the inlet valve completely.
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]]> By: nosdda http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6025 nosdda Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:28:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6025 Try PTFE tape, but never overtighten on a plastic thread. You can also use jointing paste available from plumbers merchants.<br><b>References : </b><br>Plumber. Try PTFE tape, but never overtighten on a plastic thread. You can also use jointing paste available from plumbers merchants.
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]]> By: stitched up http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6024 stitched up Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:52:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6024 You may find you have cross threaded it, take it off and check that it is square.<br><b>References : </b><br>Plumber You may find you have cross threaded it, take it off and check that it is square.
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]]> By: jay p http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6023 jay p Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:15:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6023 tee paste. it is safe on plastic and holds up better than teflon tape and its easy to use. dont overtighten the connection and strip the plastic threads.<br><b>References : </b><br> tee paste. it is safe on plastic and holds up better than teflon tape and its easy to use. dont overtighten the connection and strip the plastic threads.
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]]> By: Brenda http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6022 Brenda Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:55:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6022 plumbers tape (white)<br><b>References : </b><br> plumbers tape (white)
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]]> By: xenon http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6021 xenon Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:34:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6021 TIP from ex-plumber retired, It's very common to get a leak from these fittings as it is not possible to increase the torque on a 1/2" plastic male stub. Buy a "Speedfit" fitting !/2" Femaleon one end and push-fit 15mm on the other end. Wrap the male stub in ptfe tape and tighten the fitting HAND-TIGHT, push in the plastic or metal pipe WAR OVER This special fitting works because the rubber washer is integrally factory fitted, and retained in a flange., the depth of the body is greater than a metal type giving greater strength. When I was plumbing, I nearly broke down in tears with an installation that was at a higher pressure than normal, I fitted a Speedfit, and never looked back, as I continued using them until I retired. I am surprised that the manufacturers of cisterns don't suggest them for ALL installations.<br><b>References : </b><br> TIP from ex-plumber retired, It’s very common to get a leak from these fittings as it is not possible to increase the torque on a 1/2" plastic male stub.
Buy a "Speedfit" fitting !/2" Femaleon one end and push-fit 15mm on the other end.
Wrap the male stub in ptfe tape and tighten the fitting HAND-TIGHT, push in the plastic or metal pipe WAR OVER
This special fitting works because the rubber washer is integrally factory fitted, and retained in a flange., the depth of the body is greater than a metal type giving greater strength.
When I was plumbing, I nearly broke down in tears with an installation that was at a higher pressure than normal, I fitted a Speedfit, and never looked back, as I continued using them until I retired. I am surprised that the manufacturers of cisterns don’t suggest them for ALL installations.
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]]> By: SteveLaw http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe/comment-page-1#comment-6020 SteveLaw Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:59 +0000 http://www.thepalenimbus.com/metal/how-to-connect-metal-coupling-to-plastic-pipe#comment-6020 PTFE Tape. Like this: http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/ptfe-tape-171-0000 http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9265394&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=ptfe&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1199488473747&isSearch=true Wrap it around the thread and then screw it in. Try to get it going the right way (with the thread) so that when you screw it on the tape does not unwind.<br><b>References : </b><br> PTFE Tape. Like this:

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/ptfe-tape-171-0000
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9265394&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=ptfe&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1199488473747&isSearch=true

Wrap it around the thread and then screw it in. Try to get it going the right way (with the thread) so that when you screw it on the tape does not unwind.
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