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Title: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:08:14: With the new washing machine being (presumably) cold fill only, is there a cap I can put over the hot tap/valve where the old hot hose would have gone to prevent diasaster if the valve/tap gets knocked or leaks?

I think its the standard 3/4" fitting...
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: Steve B on 09 August 2015, 14:10:23: Can you not just remove the red plastic Lever Thingy :-\
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:17:59: Quote from: BIGtime on 09 August 2015, 14:10:23
Can you not just remove the red plastic Lever Thingy :-\
Yeah, but still wanted to seal it, as those valves are generally shite IME
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: Andy B on 09 August 2015, 14:19:36: Remove the tap & screw a plug in instead

this type of thing

(http://www.oilybits.com/images/source/FITTING__SS316_SQUARE_PLUG.jpg)
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:23:07: Is there the opposite to that Andy B - ie one I can screw on the tap?
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: RobG on 09 August 2015, 14:30:17: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MACHINE-VALVE-BLANKING-CAP-3-4-C-W-WASHER-/252041028146
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: Andy B on 09 August 2015, 14:32:37: Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:23:07
Is there the opposite to that Andy B - ie one I can screw on the tap?

Ah! I'm with you now!

A quick Google .... and it seems you can. I've never seen one though :-\

(http://media.raygrahams.com/images/thumbs/0038660_700.jpg)
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: Andy B on 09 August 2015, 14:33:14: I'm never going to beat RobG am I ............. ::) ;D
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: RobG on 09 August 2015, 14:37:54: Quote from: Andy B on 09 August 2015, 14:32:37
Quote from: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:23:07
Is there the opposite to that Andy B - ie one I can screw on the tap?

Ah! I'm with you now!

A quick Google .... and it seems you can. I've never seen one though :-\

(http://media.raygrahams.com/images/thumbs/0038660_700.jpg)

Screwfix 99p
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:38:08: Thanks Andy B and RobG, excellent, cheers :y
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 09 August 2015, 14:38:37: Even better RobG, I'll pop over to shitfix this afternoon :y
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: powerslinky on 09 August 2015, 20:06:55: Advisable to fit a rubber washer inside the cap as well Jamie ;)
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: deviator on 09 August 2015, 20:19:29: If you have the tools lying around, it might be easier and cheaper to fit a solder/push fit cap and a compression joint to the pipe. Depending on the exit angle, you may need to turn the outlet tap so the cap doesn't obstruct.
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 August 2015, 20:55:51: I've seen plastic caps for washing machine valves around, with integral washers.
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:20:22: Quote from: Essex Big Al on 09 August 2015, 20:06:55
Advisable to fit a rubber washer inside the cap as well Jamie ;)
Yup, it came with one :y
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: powerslinky on 10 August 2015, 17:23:18: Quote from: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:20:22
Quote from: Essex Big Al on 09 August 2015, 20:06:55
Advisable to fit a rubber washer inside the cap as well Jamie ;)
Yup, it came with one :y

:y We'll make a plumber of you yet TB ;)
Title: Re: Plumbing question
Post by: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 17:50:49: Quote from: Essex Big Al on 10 August 2015, 17:23:18
Quote from: TheBoy on 10 August 2015, 08:20:22
Quote from: Essex Big Al on 09 August 2015, 20:06:55
Advisable to fit a rubber washer inside the cap as well Jamie ;)
Yup, it came with one :y

:y We'll make a plumber of you yet TB ;)
Yeah, I'm pretty good at joining bits of copper together, but don't do it enough to get the variety to know whats available :(