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[Martin_1962]

Fitted new taps in the downstairs loo today, spent more on tools than it would have cost to get a plumber.

Took 2 hours and a few minor leaks.

All OK now.

Fitted isolation valves as well - good job too!

[STMO123]

Fitted new taps in the downstairs loo today, spent more on tools than it would have cost to get a plumber.

Took 2 hours and a few minor leaks.

All OK now.

Fitted isolation valves as well - good job too!

Did you use compression or capilliary fittings?

[Martin_1962]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

[STMO123]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Have more faith in yourself; practice makes perfect and you can do it like anyone else!

Just always ensure you have cleaned the end of the pipe with wire wool, removed any schaff, smeared a thin layer of flux around both the end of the pipe and pre-soldered joint and heat up all round.  Bingo once that lovely ring of silver appears around the edge of the joint!

[Martin_1962]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Mine are fine looked in the pipe and shiney silver around the other end of the join.

That is one thing I can do - solder!

[Marks DTM Calib]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Have more faith in yourself; practice makes perfect and you can do it like anyone else!

Just always ensure you have cleaned the end of the pipe with wire wool, removed any schaff, smeared a thin layer of flux around both the end of the pipe and pre-soldered joint and heat up all round.  Bingo once that lovely ring of silver appears around the edge of the joint!

Wire wool!

Green scouring pads.....and we seem to have an endless supply under the sink which is handy!  

[miggy]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

True

[Lizzie_Zoom]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Have more faith in yourself; practice makes perfect and you can do it like anyone else!

Just always ensure you have cleaned the end of the pipe with wire wool, removed any schaff, smeared a thin layer of flux around both the end of the pipe and pre-soldered joint and heat up all round.  Bingo once that lovely ring of silver appears around the edge of the joint!

Wire wool!

Green scouring pads.....and we seem to have an endless supply under the sink which is handy!  

No wire wool as it scores the copper as well as cleaning it and gives a perfect surface for soldering.  Used by me since a master plumber taught me when I was 20, and often mentioned in all good plumbing manuals.

Never had a joint failure!

[miggy]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Have more faith in yourself; practice makes perfect and you can do it like anyone else!

Just always ensure you have cleaned the end of the pipe with wire wool, removed any schaff, smeared a thin layer of flux around both the end of the pipe and pre-soldered joint and heat up all round.  Bingo once that lovely ring of silver appears around the edge of the joint!

Wire wool!

Green scouring pads.....and we seem to have an endless supply under the sink which is handy!  

No wire wool as it scores the copper as well as cleaning it and gives a perfect surface for soldering.  Used by me since a master plumber taught me when I was 20, and often mentioned in all good plumbing manuals.

Never had a joint failure!

Wait till you get into your seventies Lizzie.....

[Lizzie_Zoom]

compression for the two isolation valves and the new tap adaptors were soldered

I dont trust soldered joints. I'm not good enough to always get them right first time and their a bugger once there's water in there.

Have more faith in yourself; practice makes perfect and you can do it like anyone else!

Just always ensure you have cleaned the end of the pipe with wire wool, removed any schaff, smeared a thin layer of flux around both the end of the pipe and pre-soldered joint and heat up all round.  Bingo once that lovely ring of silver appears around the edge of the joint!

Wire wool!

Green scouring pads.....and we seem to have an endless supply under the sink which is handy!  

No wire wool as it scores the copper as well as cleaning it and gives a perfect surface for soldering.  Used by me since a master plumber taught me when I was 20, and often mentioned in all good plumbing manuals.

Never had a joint failure!

Wait till you get into your seventies Lizzie.....

Very good Miggy