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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:11 pm

Hi every one

If you've seen my other thread you will know that im in the process of making my manifold.

Just wondering if any body knows a good supplier for mild steel tubing and bends etc

they need to be seamless.

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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:30 pm

Try your local plumbing centre :cool:

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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:01 pm

I'll give it a go :)
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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:21 pm

Plumbase is the place.

used these to great effect myself.

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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:39 pm

Cheer Ant
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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:57 pm

What material is it mild steel, and what thickness?

Might build myself one.
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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:06 pm

chu346 wrote:What material is it mild steel, and what thickness?

Might build myself one.
i thought you sold your stuff off?
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Post Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:19 pm

I got a 318i now and a choice of two lonely turbos in the garage. I'll buy a new MS, injectors, make my own manifold and 20quid volvo intercooler for a nice cheap set up.
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Post Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:06 pm

What are those pipes called? just had a look on plumbase website couldnt see anything like that.
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Post Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:10 pm

driftmonkey wrote:What are those pipes called? just had a look on plumbase website couldnt see anything like that.
they look like the sort of pipes that would be used in heavier industrial applications for heating systems or sprinkler systems.
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Post Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:13 am

Yea.. More info please.. :D

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Post Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:50 pm

Schedue Weld elbows guys.

available in many variations, plumbase local to me carry them in 1" up to 6" as stock.

commonly used in steam heater setups and industrial gas supply, they are rated above and beyond for the use we intend.
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Post Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:43 pm

The best place to go for these will be BSS, they are part of the PTS plubing trade group. You need to ask for mild steel weldable fittings. Don't get the cast fittings, they don't weld too well.

Not all plumbase stores will keep these as they are a commercial fitting. Hence BSS are the kiddies, especially on price :D

BSS website to find a store:

http://www.bssuk.co.uk/bsscomm/contactu ... &subnav=23
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