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Post by clarinettist on Mar 3, 2009 10:23:25 GMT
I am in the middle of putting a new sea toilet and pipe-work in my Westerly Griffon, Alegria (in the compound). I have now spent 2 frustrating days unsuccesfully trying to get the 11/2" pipe on to the tail of the seacock. I tried heat and hot water and can get thepipe started on the tail but not a millimeter further, partly due to the position of the assembly. Any bright ideas?
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Post by sandpiper on Mar 3, 2009 21:26:10 GMT
Have you tried any lube? I'd reccommend Hellerine, though any light oil should work. Not sure how some oils would effect the pipe though. Hellerine won't damage it.
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Post by sandpiper on Mar 3, 2009 21:28:39 GMT
Another thought - you can get lube oil for the toilet valve - which must be safe on the pipe.
Try not to get the oil on the outside of the pipe though as it will be difficult to grip.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2009 9:36:07 GMT
I've always found Fairy liquid good for that sort of thing (other washing up liquid brands are available)
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Post by robinstall on Mar 7, 2009 20:59:36 GMT
If the pipe is rubber put it in boiling/very hot water, this will make the end of the pipe
more flexible then use a lot grip and push. Works for me everytime, good luck
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