So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit tin as I don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in some way, or rust?
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit tin as I don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in some way, or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
Think it's best to see if it's actually needed first . . .--
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit tin as I don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in some way, or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
On 23/09/2026 14:05, RJH wrote:
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, >>>>> so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit
tin as I
don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in
some way,
or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet
aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
Will "The Management" notice an old ali saucepan lid missing? It'll be strong enough and thin enough to be cuttable with tinsnips
I've got a problem with one of my aluminium gutters - the standard 68mm PVC downpipe has detached from the gutter. I've bought a fitting which I think should work (Gutter Spigot Outlet):
https://www.virtualplastics.co.uk/collections/gutter-and-downpipe/products/r400-universal-hunter-uni-fit-gutter-spigot-outlet
However, it looks like at least part of the problem is that the roofer (or someone) driiled a too big a hole, and the fitting will just drop through:
https://photos.icloud.com/shared/album/06aH-SmkCZakRmWFANDMIpi7w
Of course, I can't be sure until I'm up there. But I want to be prepared for the eventuality.
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
TIA
--
Cheers, Rob
Sheffield, UK
On 23/09/2026 14:05, RJH wrote:
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, >>>>> so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit
tin as I
don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in
some way,
or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet
aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
Will "The Management" notice an old ali saucepan lid missing? It'll be strong enough and thin enough to be cuttable with tinsnips
On 23/09/2026 14:05, RJH wrote:
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:You could cut up a beer can etc
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit tin as I >> don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in some way,
or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
Or buy from a model shop online.
Or Ebay. Or RS components., Or in fact just about anywhere
Exept from the Mornoing Star. They only sell hate
On 23/09/2026 14:46, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 14:05, RJH wrote:
On 23 Sep 2026 at 13:47:53 BST, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 23/09/2026 12:16, Andy Burns wrote:
RJH wrote:
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, >>>>>> so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
Rivet an alu plate with a smaller hole over it?
+1
Or use epoxy to fix the plate to the gutter (after cutting the spigot
hole in the plate while it's at ground level, of course!).
Yes, thanks, that'd do it. I had thought about cutting up a biscuit
tin as I
don't have any alu sheet to hand. But I'd guess that would react in
some way,
or rust?
Now, what can I canabalise to get a bit of c.85 x 85mm 2mm sheet
aluminium? Or
where to buy a bit?
Will "The Management" notice an old ali saucepan lid missing? It'll be
strong enough and thin enough to be cuttable with tinsnips
Hmm. Rarely flat.
What about your nearest scrap metal yard or perhaps the local waste
site? The operators may be amenable to you taking an item away for
re-use. ISTR a TV program based on just that. I think she was
intercepting stuff prior to the actual bin though.
If you care to drive down to Hertfordshire, I still have several
aluminium panels salvaged from the caravan we used when first married (1968!). Local scrapyard? B+Q etc.>
RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:
I've got a problem with one of my aluminium gutters - the standard 68mm PVC >> downpipe has detached from the gutter. I've bought a fitting which I think >> should work (Gutter Spigot Outlet):
https://www.virtualplastics.co.uk/collections/gutter-and-downpipe/products/r400-universal-hunter-uni-fit-gutter-spigot-outlet
However, it looks like at least part of the problem is that the roofer (or >> someone) driiled a too big a hole, and the fitting will just drop through: >>
https://photos.icloud.com/shared/album/06aH-SmkCZakRmWFANDMIpi7w
Of course, I can't be sure until I'm up there. But I want to be prepared for >> the eventuality.
So, what's the best method of making good the hole if it's too big, so it fits
the c.55mm spigot?
TIA
--
Cheers, Rob
Sheffield, UK
Timber gutters use lead funnels to feed the water down the down spout you might be able to use the flange to narrow the hole.
https://www.roofgiant.com/lead-fixings/midland-lead-funnel/
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