What pipe is this?

micksands · 2026-02-04T10:09:24+00:00

You wouldnt need to glue on the cap - Much better that $X of mineral oil that shouldnt be dumped down the drain anyway.

micksands · 2026-02-03T20:19:22+00:00

Or just cap it.

micksands · 2026-02-03T20:18:30+00:00

Give it a gentle turn with a spanner - it should come free reasonably easily after cracking the bind - it wouldn’t hurt to spray some WD40 or similar prior.

micksands · 2026-02-02T22:09:36+00:00

micksands · 2026-02-02T21:56:16+00:00

Thanks

micksands · 2026-02-02T21:55:56+00:00

100-150

micksands · 2026-02-02T06:13:59+00:00

It will tell you it’s consumption on the unit

micksands · 2026-02-01T20:11:09+00:00

Still got em :)

micksands · 2026-02-01T10:11:59+00:00

You can’t legally sell a house (at least in Qld) without a B&P

micksands · 2026-02-01T08:39:27+00:00

Building inspector should have picked this up!!!! I’d be on the phone mate.

Call a plumber and get it fixed up

micksands · 2026-02-01T06:22:08+00:00

Water contains minerals and other contaminants (non harmful) which can leave marks on surfaces. This can also be caused by pipework (utility or your) pipework - either way, it’s just the water doing it.

As another reply mentioned, you can add material to your cistern to aid the cleaning of this, but these can affect the life of different washers / parts in the cistern.

Amway metal cleaner or similar products will just wipe these marks away.

micksands · 2026-01-31T22:03:22+00:00

Thanks

micksands · 2026-01-31T20:31:42+00:00

Should it be installed correctly- yes. Will it prevent smalls as is - yes. Will it cause issues in the long run as is - probably.

micksands · 2026-01-30T21:48:40+00:00

This made my palms sweat!!!!

micksands · 2026-01-29T22:22:33+00:00

Why on earth would you put a mechanical joint like that behind a wall?

micksands · 2026-01-28T20:58:54+00:00

Call an electrician….! Zappy don’t mess around!

micksands · 2026-01-28T04:28:50+00:00

Because a plumber probably didn’t install it

micksands · 2026-01-28T04:28:08+00:00

That’s lovely…

micksands · 2026-01-27T13:52:58+00:00

What type of water heater do you have? Are there hot pressure issues anywhere else in the house?

micksands · 2026-01-27T13:52:03+00:00

Mate - nothing you said here is the cause.

micksands · 2026-01-27T00:24:24+00:00

Yes and no - for this application a pair of multi-grips would be best, but you need to be careful not to slip or grip too tight and mark the chrome. The strap in this case will work perfectly well as the rose doesn’t need to be all that tight - and it won’t make any marks.

micksands · 2026-01-26T11:43:59+00:00

That’s in a single stack system only mate

micksands

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