Plumbing / Washing Machine Tap Replacement Advice

[Garage_Doors]

You're going to regret getting involved in this thread

But at least he is willing to help

 

[BN9 BHA]

But at least he is willing to help

I sit here giving out plumbing advice but ignore my paperwork for my business

 

[Garage_Doors]

Jointing compound is better, but If you didn't want to spend money on a tub of it for just one fitting use PTFE.
Only use one wrap on the olive ( compression ring ) do not cover the thread in tape.
Yes do not over tighten the valve.

I would also buy a compression cap and remove the unused hot washing machine valve.

Would it not be easier to use a 3/4" cap over the valve rather than remove it?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Would it not be easier to use a 3/4" cap over the valve rather than remove it?
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Yes absolutely, I also use those but if all the water is off or the property has a combination boiler, ( meaning I have turned off the hot and cold water together) I remove the unused valve and fit a compression cap.

 

[Rowdey]

Yes air lock if the plumber drained down the cold water tank.
He should have checked all the taps were running before disappearing with your money.

You're right - also, if he didn't drain down, worth checking the outlet valves, as he might of turned one off..

 

[BN9 BHA]

You're right - also, if he didn't drain down, worth checking the outlet valves, as he might of turned one off..

Also worth checking.
Not sure what exactly was being done though with that job.

 

[drew]

Plastic Speedfit is surely the easiest way to go!

 

[Justice]

This is what I don't get about people if you had called a plumber this morning job would be done by now hopefully properly. All this time wasting to save a few bob.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Plastic Speedfit is surely the easiest way to go!

It's not foolproof, I have seen it misused many times.

 

[BN9 BHA]

This is what I don't get about people if you had called a plumber this morning job would be done by now hopefully properly. All this time wasting to save a few bob.

All the plumbers are on football forums answering questions from DIY plumbers

 

[Justice]

All the plumbers are on football forums answering questions from DIY plumbers

You shouldn't encourage them

 

[BN9 BHA]

You shouldn't encourage them

I'm my own worst enemy.

 

[Rowdey]

I'm my own worst enemy.

yep, still up finishing a invoice too..

 

[Justice]

yep, still up finishing a invoice too..

I use an invoicing app called Albert it's fantastic saves loads of time.

 

[marlowe]

Decided to go with push fit as reviews are favourable. Now the problem is which one. Have narrowed it down to two, Tectite or Conex Cuprofit.
Tectite is cheaper at £4.68 but is not removeable. But I also like the robust looking lever.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/tectite-sprint-washing-machine-valve-15mm-x/6678g
Conex Cuprofit is more expensive at just under £13 inc vat and delivery but is removeable.
https://www.bes.co.uk/cuprofit-push-fit-15-mm-x-3-4in-washing-machine-check-valve.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Decided to go with push fit as reviews are favourable. Now the problem is which one. Have narrowed it down to two, Tectite or Conex Cuprofit.
Tectite is cheaper at £4.68 but is not removeable. But I also like the robust looking lever.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/tectite-sprint-washing-machine-valve-15mm-x/6678g
Conex Cuprofit is more expensive at just under £13 inc vat and delivery but is removeable.
https://www.bes.co.uk/cuprofit-push-fit-15-mm-x-3-4in-washing-machine-check-valve.

You are what we in the trade call a customer from hell.
Can't make mind up - don't listen to advice - penny pinching - and that's your good points

 

[erkan]

Get the plumber back mate, especially if you paid him good money.

Is it reasonable to ask the plumber back to solve the issue when it was me who emptied the tank prior to his arrival?

Google has offered a "hosepipe method" which sounds tricky. There is also a more promising "draining the system method" - should I attempt this as a DIY job?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Is it reasonable to ask the plumber back to solve the issue when it was me who emptied the tank prior to his arrival?

Google has offered a "hosepipe method" which sounds tricky. There is also a more promising "draining the system method" - should I attempt this as a DIY job?

Sorry I didn't realise you had helped him by emptying the tank.
Personally if I had done the job I would have checked all the taps were running before leaving your home.
It may be worth a quick call to your Plumber to see if he can help.

Where exactly on your tank was the washer he changed?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Decided to go with push fit as reviews are favourable. Now the problem is which one. Have narrowed it down to two, Tectite or Conex Cuprofit.
Tectite is cheaper at £4.68 but is not removeable. But I also like the robust looking lever.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/tectite-sprint-washing-machine-valve-15mm-x/6678g
Conex Cuprofit is more expensive at just under £13 inc vat and delivery but is removeable.
https://www.bes.co.uk/cuprofit-push-fit-15-mm-x-3-4in-washing-machine-check-valve.

Posted at 3.06 AM, did you stay up all night worrying about a washing machine valve?

Only you can now make a decision on which valve to buy.

 

[erkan]

Sorry I didn't realise you had helped him by emptying the tank.
Personally if I had done the job I would have checked all the taps were running before leaving your home.
It may be worth a quick call to your Plumber to see if he can help.

Where exactly on your tank was the washer he changed?

at the top where the water comes in at the level of the ball device. a fine spray of water was coming out.

draining down and gradually turning back on seems easy enough but will it definitely work?