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Is it ok to force pipework to meet at joint if a connection pipe is a bit smaller then needed?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.05 PM

Plumber has changed a main stopcock that leaked in our flat and replaced a small piece of pipework next to it which had two small pieces of pipes connected with a nut, he put there just one longer pipe and said that it's better to have less connecting points, replacement copper pipe was slightly smaller then needed so he just forced ends to meet each other and said it's ok to do so. Please can anyone tell me if it is really ok?

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Anonymous user

Hi, your plumber is absolutely correct regarding connecting points, the less joints the better! However it's not good practice to force pipes close together to form a joint, it puts unnecessary tension on the said joint. It's really difficult to comment without seeing the work, what I will say is... if it's been pushed together to meet without too much force then you should be fine, also take a little confidence that if it's not leaking now then it's not likely too. If you were a customer of mine, I would appreciate a call to voice your worries, plumbing is all about customer service, maybe that's the best course of action to take... sorry to be vague, I do hope it helps even a little

Answered4 February 2014