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Connecting qualplex to plastic toilet fill valve

  • 11-01-2014 11:30pm
    #1
    albob
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I have replaced my toiled fill valve (plastic) . The original plumber connected the qualplex to the input of the valve by wrapping a large amount of tape around the valve thread and screwing onto that with a brass connector. I gave a go at replicating this and got a leak. Am I right in thinking that relying on a large amount of tape is probably not the best way? How should I connect my qualplex to the plastic fill value given I can't use a compression connection, or at least don't think I can.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Robbie.G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭Robbie.G


    albob wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have replaced my toiled fill valve (plastic) . The original plumber connected the qualplex to the input of the valve by wrapping a large amount of tape around the valve thread and screwing onto that with a brass connector. I gave a go at replicating this and got a leak. Am I right in thinking that relying on a large amount of tape is probably not the best way? How should I connect my qualplex to the plastic fill value given I can't use a compression connection, or at least don't think I can.

    Thanks
    It connected using a 312 which is a brass fitting that screws up on the ball valve using Ptfe tape.
    Another option is to use a isolating swivel connector available in any plumbing merchants


  • #3
    KK4SAM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 735 ✭✭✭KK4SAM


    On the plastic thread of the toilet fill there is no PTFE needed, just a fibre/ rubber washer.

    On the plastic pipe end, this is a push fit connector. Put a insert into the end of the pipe and push it onto the plastic pipe. It will seal.


  • #4
    albob
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭albob


    Cheers.
    It sounds like lots of tape is the right way do. Not sure how I'm going to get all that tape one cleanly as it's in a very awkward position. Patience I suppose :)


  • #5
    albob
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭albob


    KK4SAM, are you suggesting I use a plastic connector to connect my qualplex to the fill valve? I guess the plastic connector would have an o-ring to seal to the gill valve, and the qualplex can be pushed into it?


  • #6
    KK4SAM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 735 ✭✭✭KK4SAM


    The problem is that the two thread types are parallel a lot of tape is used to form a taper so it seals.
    A flat washer between the two threaded components is the way to go either fibre of rubber.

    Either of the fittings can be used ,Use an insert if using the compression.

    http://uel.ie/modules/shop/products/312a-irish-compression-fittings/

    http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Pushfit/Female+Coupler+15mm+12+BSP/d20/sd3143/p95406


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