What we all working on this week ?

[king of pipes]

I have a insurance job to try and rescue a poorly installed quad shower the customer wants to save the tiling if possible and has a few spare so fingers crossed it may work , the loss adjuster allowed em £1500 that will just about cover materials. Kop

 

[SimonG]

May do. But if I remember correctly they are a bit rigid.
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Possibly but how do I stop it just falling straight through? Or is there a lip on the six inch?

Never used one but had seen them in a brochure.
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Piece of 4" in the hole and then a bead of foam and once set cement it in?

 

[Aquarius]

May do. But if I remember correctly they are a bit rigid.
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Possibly but how do I stop it just falling straight through? Or is there a lip on the six inch?

If it’s the type I’m thinking there’s a lip yes. Is it 6” outlet pan connector? Any photo?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes mate. Here you go.

 

[Aquarius]

Yes mate. Here you go.

Yes mate, type I’m thinking of, so you should be able to fill the gap with slithers of cement, and then final trowel off smooth. Use of expanding foam may fracture the pipe?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Will collect one from screwfix in the morning. Could do With another option also incase it is too big?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

the snug I don’t think it will work for your situation As I don’t think you will get it over the fitting

 

[Harvest Fields]

the snug I don’t think it will work for your situation As I don’t think you will get it over the fitting

Looks like a 4” street elbow but you never know.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Looks like a 4” street elbow but you never know.

will be into a clay collar and prob was cemented in but now siliconed in

 

[king of pipes]

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Carrying on the new wet room, but had to call back to an outside oil combi I fitted. Its losing pressure and it's my fault because the last boiler always held pressure.

I've been up before, over pressured checked all the boiler and all my new pipework. All dry.

So went up tonight, ripped open the wall below where my pipes come in. Bone dry.

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But the bottom of the wall behind kitchen sink is wet.

Leak sealer going in hopefully get through to warmer months then kitchen wall to come out to find it. Kerching.

Making progress mate nice one
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Couple more days and then I'm outa here 😂

 

[Aquarius]

Couple more days and then I'm outa here 😂

They like grey don’t they 😁

 

[king of pipes]

They like grey don’t they 😁

Yep sure do mate what you been working on ??

 

[Aquarius]

Yep sure do mate what you been working on ??

Same old mate, just lots of boiler repairs, all mundane stuff though, low pressure, f75’s, boiler leaks. It rarely changes. Getting bored and tired of job and tenants, sorry “customers” (not allowed to use the t word 🙄 )
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Will collect one from screwfix in the morning. Could do With another option also incase it is too big?

One of these? Talon 110mm Pipe Collar White - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/talon-110mm-pipe-collar-white/61841?tc=OB4&ds_kid=92700055281954514&ds_rl=1249404&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgO3Zh8uj7QIVLCB7Ch1hnAaxEAQYASABEgLCovD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Harvest Fields]

will be into a clay collar and prob was cemented in but now siliconed in

Definitely cemented in mate. Gave it a poke. It had been painted over.

 

[Keefy]

I have always called the water supply company in as Shaun stated it's their stopcock and it needs to be accessable and useable, they rely on us to report these faults , if you have the bottle you could freeze the incoming main internally and fit a new stopcock and gain control ? Any pictures . Kop

No pictures sorry but it's just a 15mm copper rising main from under a screeded floor. Called into the job a few times since to see what's happening but apparently they're waiting on the local housing association to turn it off as they reckon it's their responsibility. I've thown my hands up to them and asked them to call me when ready as whoever turns it off only has to be there 10 minutes while I throw a stopcock on. Told them I could use an Aladdin EasyFit Isolator but they said money is an issue. What can you do eh?

 

[king of pipes]

Definitely cemented in mate. Gave it a poke. It had been painted over.

If your careful H you can cut it level with a grinder and use a floor drain adapter from clay to 110mm its eithier that or live with the collar and redo it the same if you cut the bend as it goes into the floor you should be able to multi tool it and get it out Regards Kop

 

[Scott_D]

No pictures sorry but it's just a 15mm copper rising main from under a screeded floor. Called into the job a few times since to see what's happening but apparently they're waiting on the local housing association to turn it off as they reckon it's their responsibility. I've thown my hands up to them and asked them to call me when ready as whoever turns it off only has to be there 10 minutes while I throw a stopcock on. Told them I could use an Aladdin EasyFit Isolator but they said money is an issue. What can you do eh?

Freeze it? Would add to the cost though I guess.

 

[Scott_D]

Direct thermal store replaced by 180L direct unvented.
15mm hot and cold but good pressure and flow.

 

[Aquarius]

Not done much today, Changed leaking filling loop valve, investigated boiler noise, Changed a diverter valve and pumped up expansion vessel (as standard), investigate a Carbon monoxide alarm activation (customers hob - poor flame picture) - all boring stuff 🙁☹☹

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m off. It’s the wife’s birthday

 

[SimonG]

Been ongoing with the wetroom. Waterproofing and getting the concrete sorted for the former.

 

[king of pipes]

I’m off. It’s the wife’s birthday

Happy birthday Mrs H 💐
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Finishing up here today splash back done this morning, boiler service to do bit if silicone work the on to other work . Kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Old Suprima Out. This going in. Last day here today.

 

[king of pipes]

Boiler service no need for a full strip on this one but did what was needed magna clean doing its job , fitted the hand wash basin in this cloakroom so now completed both projects . Regards kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Boiler service no need for a full strip on this one but did what was needed magna clean doing its job , fitted the hand wash basin in this cloakroom so now completed both projects . Regards kop

Nice. There is something very pleasing about opening up an Adey filter.

 

[SimonG]

Wet room progress. Slow going.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Last job of today, pipes in wall
Were completed a few weeks back.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Last job of today, pipes in wall
Were completed a few weeks back.

what your telling me nobody moved them eg plasterer or painter 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

what your telling me nobody moved them eg plasterer or painter 😀

That is the perk of the customer using your plasterer😉😉 absolute perfect fit. 1600 rad 1700 centres. Took longer to drain and refill/vent.

 

[SimonG]

Well, tried the new toy. How did I ever manage before?????

 

[Harvest Fields]

Bet that wasn’t cheap?

 

[SimonG]

Bet that wasn’t cheap?

£348 it was on special a month ago at tile giant. Absolutely love it.

 

[Harvest Fields]

£348 it was on special a month ago at tile giant. Absolutely love it.

What’s the cut like?

 

[SimonG]

What’s the cut like?

Absolutely spot on, clean as a whistle. Bit difficult to line up to start with but sorted now.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

wish me luck tomorrow got to cut a 156mm hole 1m thick 😱

 

[Ben-gee]

Lots of breaks or rip drill 😞

 

[king of pipes]

Wet room progress. Slow going.
[/QUOTE is it your property Simon ? Or a customers

wish me luck tomorrow got to cut a 156mm hole 1m thick 😱

Good luck mate hope You've hired the proper equipment.

 

[Harvest Fields]

wish me luck tomorrow got to cut a 156mm hole 1m thick 😱

Good luck mate. You robbing the local Barclays Bank?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Good luck mate. You robbing the local Barclays Bank?

why you want some crisp neews?

 

[Harvest Fields]

why you want some crisp neews?

It was the first thing that came in to my head 😛😛. What you coring through? You using a wet drill with it being that thick? Got to be on a rig?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It was the first thing that came in to my head 😛😛. What you coring through? You using a wet drill with it being that thick? Got to be on a rig?

😀 only if you can keep it on the down low 😀 yep and yep my own rig

 

[Harvest Fields]

😀 only if you can keep it on the down low 😀 yep and yep my own rig

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What you coming though? Concrete?
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Why does that link not come up on your post but did when I clicked reply?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What you coming though? Concrete?

old stone wall so could be anything, stone, slate, concrete, steel and timber 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

old stone wall so could be anything, stone, slate, concrete, steel and timber 😀

Rather you than me mate.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What you coming though? Concrete?
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Why does that link not come up on your post but did when I clicked reply?

😀 i changed it / made it work

 

[Harvest Fields]

Drill looks smart mate. What’s that about £1200?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Drill looks smart mate. What’s that about £1200?

with a new set of cores around 1500 so yea kit on its own around 1200

 

[Harvest Fields]

with a new set of cores around 1500 so yea kit on its own around 1200

Bet it takes longer to set up then to cut the hole on a domestic property😂

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Bet it takes longer to set up then to cut the hole on a domestic property😂

around 15 mins but the rig only comes out if it’s 4” or above or deep

 

[king of pipes]

😀 only if you can keep it on the down low 😀 yep and yep my own rig

Nice bit of kit Shaunie 🤪

 

[Ben-gee]

Oooo tool envy is rearing its head as I eat my weetabix!
1m stone wall , if it’s like round here is it cob wall with a load of rubbish in the middle- that can get interesting when it all starts moving around.
Good luck.

 

[Aquarius]

This you @Ben-gee this morning?

 

[SimonG]

I like the set up, but most of the coring I do is old stone with crap in the middle. Dont knowvhowvit would fare against that.

Day off today.
Changed front brake pads.
Been for christmas tree.
On fitting new living room carpet.
Then put decorations up.

Back to work tomorrow for a rest.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Turns out the builder didn’t finish his job levelling they base for the boiler so couldn’t core the hole yet as chances are it will be wrong

 

[Harvest Fields]

Turns out the builder didn’t finish his job levelling they base for the boiler so couldn’t core the hole yet as chances are it will be wrong

Every cloud and all that mate. At least you had an easy day.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Every cloud and all that mate. At least you had an easy day.

well no had to hand make a hole in the wall with the trusty coal chisel, don’t miss them days 😀

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Well the builder pss me off today

spent yesterday first fixing the wastes to the internal stub and noted to them they would need a low level pan due to first fix drainage in the wrong place 6” too far forward So close wouldn’t fit

came today to find all my waste that I did yesterday ripped out and them jackhammering there waste out to move it closer due to low level systems being “too expensive” to say I wanted to swing for someone would be an understatement

least my first and second fix heating system passed pressure test 😀

only had one leak only on an elbow on a drop

 

[Scott_D]

832

Work in progress

 

[MOSSEP]

Work in progress for me too, start of second fixing a refurb in Kent.

 

[Ben-gee]

I know it’s in a loft or something but if you will be tasked with maintaining it in the future I would try and get the combination valve up above the cylinder 😏.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How are you finding the duo plugs on therm block ?

 

[MOSSEP]

How are you finding the duo plugs on therm block ?

Superb, I bent a galv back plate pushing on the threaded rod and the screws didn't budge!

 

[MOSSEP]

I know it’s in a loft or something but if you will be tasked with maintaining it in the future I would try and get the combination valve up above the cylinder 😏.

I get you, it would make it a quicker job to swap it over.

 

[Ben-gee]

Yes, and the annual maintenance on the filter / which obviously we know will never happen! They only call you for these when they go wrong.

 

[MOSSEP]

 

[ShaunCorbs]

All in around an hour and a half to rig and core up 1.02m deep

 

[Jim Goodenough]

All in around an hour and a half to rig and core up 1.02m deep

You'll be tunnelling next Shaun 😆!

 

[Jim Goodenough]

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Do you like the Walraven plastic pipe clips?

I've started using them they're expensive but very handy.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you like the Walraven plastic pipe clips?

I've started using them they're expensive but very handy.

there great for mlcp as they hold them tight

 

[ShaunCorbs]

@SimonG i can see why you don’t fit firebird they leak and the flues are a pita to fit trying to get the little plastic clips in and everything feels cheap

 

[SimonG]

@SimonG i can see why you don’t fit firebird they leak and the flues are a pita to fit trying to get the little plastic clips in and everything feels cheap

I've fitted 3 this year.
1st one an external combi, pcb was goosed.
2nd one an internal combi, the plastic flues are absolute tat.
3rd one, another external combi, it's about 2 months old and the diverter valve is goosed.

I think all oil combi boiler are absolute cack. Much prefer a Hounsfield and an unvented.

 

[Ben-gee]

Fitted a wall hung Aquaclean today (about £4000, I kid you not?!).

Well, I invoked plumber’s privilege and tried it out first as I think it’s one of the rules. Don’t suppose customer would be too thrilled!

 

[Scott_D]

CP12 on this 😹
Who would fit a boiler here!!

 

[king of pipes]

I have seen it 😂😂

 

[Harvest Fields]

Me too 😆😆😆😆

 

[SimonG]

And so it continues.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

And so it continues.

Wow that's cool Simon...

Cup of tea to hand & I think you need a new extension lead 😄

 

[Ben-gee]

Dunno why you bothered with all that boarding and tanking etc, you could have just knocked it back to the brick and toshed a couple of coats of varnish!!!!

 

[Aquarius]

I think you need a new extension lead 😄

Nah, just better housekeeping 😂😂

 

[SimonG]

Wow that's cool Simon...

Cup of tea to hand & I think you need a new extension lead 😄

Cheers.

Just have it all in coiled. Have a 2kw heater, henry and then the cutters going as well. Dont want it melting

 

[SimonG]

Dunno why you bothered with all that boarding and tanking etc, you could have just knocked it back to the brick and toshed a couple of coats of varnish!!!!

Not my cup of tea, but whatever pays the bills. 🍺🍺🍺

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Nah, just better housekeeping 😂😂

We all get in a tangle now and again.... 😉

 

[Harvest Fields]

Fitted this earlier this week.

 

[SimonG]

Sat in the dark waiting for the sparks to find the fault on the ring main.
Nothing worse than not being able to get on then not getting on on a Sunday afternoon.

 

[SimonG]

Progress, at last 👍👍

 

[king of pipes]

Progress, at last 👍👍

Is this your place or customer Simon ??

 

[SimonG]

Is this your place or customer Simon ??

Customers, trying to get stuff finished after the 50p tiles dragged on.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Fitted a wall hung Aquaclean today (about £4000, I kid you not?!).

Well, I invoked plumber’s privilege and tried it out first as I think it’s one of the rules. Don’t suppose customer would be too thrilled!

don’t think they are ben 😀

 

[king of pipes]

When you gotta go you gotta go

 

[Harvest Fields]

Another day another gas fire.

 

[Ben-gee]

I don’t think I’d get on with Nadia very well.

 

[SimonG]

It's a plumbers privilege to christen the crapper.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Never felt the need to do it if I am honest.

 

[townfanjon]

It's a plumbers privilege to christen the crapper.

I always say to the nice gorgeous lady customer , right showers done , get yer kit off and give it a try while I just watch and make sure its ok .
Strangely nobody has ever taken me up on it .

 

[Jim Goodenough]

Work in progress for me too, start of second fixing a refurb in Kent.

@MOSSEP Is that a DAB Vortex circulator, are they OK?

 

[MOSSEP]

@MOSSEP Is that a DAB Vortex circulator, are they OK?

Hi Jim, Its a Gledhill

 

[MOSSEP]

Do you like the Walraven plastic pipe clips?

I've started using them they're expensive but very handy.

I think they are good, much better than talons and cheaper than munsens. I like that you get a but of adjustment when you place them and they clip in nicely. I get them from direct channel, they are online. What got me was I bought them from BSS first and they were Uponor branded and more than twice the price, was glad to find them on direct channel

 

[MOSSEP]

@MOSSEP Is that a DAB Vortex circulator, are they OK?

Sorry, read that wrong! It is a DAB circulator, not had it running yet so cant comment on how it works, but nice and easy to fit.

 

[king of pipes]

These are gonna be a pita to fit 😉 kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It’s not my day today 😀

finished the boiler off and come to fire it up no oil flow either someone’s forgot to order some or someone’s nicked it which do you think the builders sticking to 😀

and then my testo decides to crap itself only just come back from service

 

[MOSSEP]

Was asked by a local engineering workshop to connect a new bit of kit they had, said it need some electric and a water supply. Was told it should be quite quick to do, looks like it will be 2 days! Its an industrial parts washer for cleaning very small gears. Got to start the water supply tomorrow and install a settlement tank and drain major 😫