Re: SER1 smiths heater fittings

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Martin said....

>
> In the UK, I have found the combination 1/2" to 5/8' virtually 
> impossible to obtain. You might be lucky digging through boxes at a 
> steam rally. 1/2" or 3/4" upwards are no problem.


I find this almost impossible to believe.....no imperial from the land 
of the imperial!......
with all due respect your not looking hard enough.......

Bruce down under.....



> Taps and dies are still around if you fancy making your own up!...
>
> There is no modern metric equalent pipe size available for 5/8". I had 
> to send for some 5/8" imperial pipe from Canada. The metric 15mm or 
> 22mm is either too small or oversized! However it can be made to work, 
> but doesn't look quite right because 1/2" BSP/15mm couplings are 
> available.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Martin
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Can anyone tell me what size/ type of thread is used on the water pump 
> inlet
> pipe where the smiths heater pipe connects into it. The parts catalogue
> shows a reducing union part no. 213276. I can't get this or the pipes 
> so I
> thought I would try my local engineering supplier for a converter to fit
> standard plumbing copper pipe. Unless anyone knows where I can get the 
> original
> parts?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony Boyle.
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