Plumbing question

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:35 pm

I need to install a dishwasher, which requires some source of cold water.

Been reading around on plumbing 'techniques' ... what is an easier method of getting water out of a copper pipe, without doing 'flaring' ?

Is there any kit out there which I can easily punch in and screw on ?

Thanks

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:03 pm

if you want to appear to be a real plumber make sure u r showing a little crack!

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:30 pm

you can buy joiners and t peices from a decent plumming store, push in and they tighten as you pull out with a retaining clip to stop in going back in, about $5 - 10

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:32 pm

You can buy compression "olive" fittings that will do what you want. But proper flared joints are better - you can even buy cheap flare kit from SuperCheap for under/around $20. Wont be quite as tidy as the $300 items though...but may do for a one off.

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:39 pm

Mate flared joins aint a big deal and puting in a dish washer is no big deal.

PM me on monday and we'll go through what and how sep by step

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:44 pm

mfzx6r wrote:Mate flared joins aint a big deal and puting in a dish washer is no big deal.

PM me on monday and we'll go through what and how sep by step

Of course you'll be free on Monday cause you got to watch the GP the night before - while it actually happened....

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:55 pm

red_dave wrote:
mfzx6r wrote:Mate flared joins aint a big deal and puting in a dish washer is no big deal.

PM me on monday and we'll go through what and how sep by step
Of course you'll be free on Monday cause you got to watch the GP the night before - while it actually happened....

you got it in one my friend !!!!!!!!!

sunshine · Post by **sunshine** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:05 pm

easy pasey andi

you can even get an easy hooker

so you dont have to bend the pipe aroung corners

i think ive got a flaring tool in the shed somewhere ??

its pretty easy to do

rule 1
allways but allways ensure the compression nut is on the pipe before flaring the pipe

rule 2
second ensure the pipe has been cut straight and file any daggy bits
add some teflon tape around thread and tighten compression nut to male thread

rule 3
never attempt this on a sunday as plumbers charge double time on weekdays and triple on sundays

cheers mick

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:03 am

javaman wrote:I need to install a dishwasher, which requires some source of cold water.

Been reading around on plumbing 'techniques' ... what is an easier method of getting water out of a copper pipe, without doing 'flaring' ?

Is there any kit out there which I can easily punch in and screw on ?

Thanks

Good piece of advice is hook it up to hot water. Dont rely on the unit to heat water. Just saves a few bucks on the electricity bill..

Looks like mario has you covered on the rest.

I am lucky, father in law is a retired plumber..

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:28 am

sunshine wrote:you can even get an easy hooker

I thought they were all pretty "easy" as long as you paid up front ??

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:57 pm

Thanks all !! Armed with these advises I went to Bunnings and got me one of those compression T- thingy. So no flaring needed (and it works too !!). Was abit worried how the hell it keeps the water in as the idea seems so novel. Must be genius who invented this things. Saves me $30 a.k.a 2 slabs

.

Now, no more washing dishes !!! Life's good

Blue, the instruction says I should connect it to cold water. It can be connected to hot water but won't be as good. Not sure of the rationale though...

the kid · Post by **the kid** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:07 pm

A couple of reasons for conecting to cold water are , some machines have some cycles that are cold only , pre rinse etc . If your machine can be programmed for different temperatures connecting to hot will stuff this feature . Water from the hot water service can be too hot for some glasses and stuff

Gotta love the dishwasher

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:04 am

javaman wrote:I need to install a dishwasher, which requires some source of cold water.

Get a Pre nubtial Andi & dont forget to put the Water bowl at the end of the chain reach, Quite annoying when you come home from work & they have tipped over their water bowl.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:25 pm

Pontikat wrote:
javaman wrote:I need to install a dishwasher, which requires some source of cold water.
Get a Pre nubtial Andi & dont forget to put the Water bowl at the end of the chain reach, Quite annoying when you come home from work & they have tipped over their water bowl.

mwahahahahahahahahaha pmsl...

ur on fire ponti...

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:05 pm

nice one ponti

Kawasaki Sportsbike Riders Club - Australia - Online Forum

Plumbing question

Plumbing question

Re: Plumbing question

Re: Plumbing question

Re: Plumbing question