Jonzjob Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Does anyone know either where I can get 22mm compression fittings down here in the Aude or if there is a company in the U.K. that will ship stuff to France? Screw fix don't, I tried that yesterday.All of the places I have tried in Carcassonne have the soulder fittings, but not the compression and one plumbers merchant told me that you cant get them??? I know you can because I have some, but not the elbows and 'Ts' I need...Thanks in anticipation [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Try M.Bricolage.Our local one(34) stocks three different makes in all sizes/shapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 hi jonzjob most of the bricos have them ...although they tend to be very expensive compared to uk.....i prefer solder fittings myself as compression fittings often fail with age sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 This is for the hot side of a solar heating system flro our pool. It isn't possible to use soft solder according to the makers, hard solder isn't possible 1. because there is a plastic end fitting on the manifold box of the collector and 2. I don't have the kit or ability to do hard soldering/brazing...The normal in the bricos that we have been to are 20 or 25mm in compression. 22 solder, no problems!! I may have to go back to Point P and get them to order them for me. All I want is 10 X 90 deg elbows and 2 'Ts'. What is difficult about that?Sheldon, I think that I am the same as these compression fittings 'cause I feel that I'm failing with age toooo?[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Couldn't someone send them you? If they are 22mm they'll be the same as UK won't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Why not stay in plastic then? if the outlet is already plastic...............Also it's more corrosion resistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 <Smacks forehead> Now why didn't I think of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 They are always obvious later, 105 E![IMG]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i278/Michaeleff/EmoticonHighFive.gif[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 The plastic is the end plate fitting on the solar panel manifold housing. The pipework is copper 22mm and to try to braze anything to it would destroy the end fitting. Plastis pipes would melt and distort with the heat that this panel will generate, up to 140 deg C plus! I had a wonderful idea and I think that I have found the way to get the kit shipped over. If it works out I will post and let you know...All I have to do now is to get the plastic pipe and fittings for the pool side of the heat exchanger. Par de problem!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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