How to block a pipe?

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HI Guys

I need to remove a sink and taps. How can I remove the taps but block off the pipe until i need to work on them after a few days?

I have seen sone plasic push on caps, are these anygood?

Cheers
JOhn

*j*

Assuming its 15mm copper, pop on an isolating valve, ie Screwfix 78891 for 15mm copper pipe, or a plastic stop end, Screwfix 94176, or the same from Wickes, B&Q etc.

Isolation valve is best because it gives you a simple way to isolate the tap in future!

*j*

level200

Hi J

Thanks for the advice, I have also bought snapfit plumbing for the rest of the plumbing thats required. Is it easy to use?

Tucker

Do you mean pushfit?

Yes, it's great stuff. Just make sure you use pipe stiffeners with any joints such as elbows etc...

The pushfit end stops work great on plastic or copper. i've used them loads of times to isolate pipework and turn the water back on.

southernscouser

Stuff them with baby wipes and tampons.

27col

I always carry a couple of push-fit stop-ends in my tool kit, have done for many years. Very handy for capping pipes on a temporary basis.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

27col wrote: »

I always carry a couple of push-fit stop-ends in my tool kit, have done for many years. Very handy for capping pipes on a temporary basis.

& it has the added benefit of you being able to put whatever fitting you want on the end of the pipe when you remove it without additional work...

ormus

im old fashioned. i carry two isolating valves with my plumbing tools.
sometimes i use compression stop ends.



cheap and simple.

ic

I'd agree pushfit ends are great on a temporary basis, and used them a lot when doing my kitchen. However I would echo the comment about isolating valves - you can fit these, then turn the water back on. When you carry on your work a few days later, you won't need to switch the water off again. They're also useful for future maintenance.

ormus

ps
always have a spare half dozen 15mm olives in yer tool kit.