How much joist can be cut out fo CH pipes

[Harvest Fields]

I wouldn’t want to be cutting any more out of that joist.

 

[AnthonyRad]

What would you recommend mate?

 

[gpbeck]

I know a joist is a joist but it is parallel to a brick wall not perpendicular when obviously they carry a greater load. Can the joist not be fixed solidly to the wall with packing between either side??

 

[Ben-gee]

Yes bolt it to the wall.

 

[SimonG]

Aye if you're worried drill and bolt into wall.

 

[siricosm]

Not sure why people are so fond of bending copper pipes rather than using elbows. It seems to be a UK thing.

As someone said previously, just use elbows to get rid of those silly "bends" and you'll be good to go. All that is needed is a 3/4" deep notch in that joist, too bad you can't put the wood back, but as the joist is against a brick wall, I doubt it will be problem.

Love the scorch marks on the bottom of the floorboards, doesn't the guy have a piece of alu or tin to put behind there to prevent that?

 

[Ben-gee]

The reason we prefer bending to using elbows is because we’re plumbers and we like to show it sometimes!
Not to mention the better flow properties and reduction in noise...

 

[john the plumber]

Less chance of leaks when you bend pipes also