Beginner DIY plumbing - help!

[Diygirl]

Does this look right? Any advice before I add my Aqua plasterboard? I've checked there are no leaks for two days is that long enough to be sure? (Sorry...it's come out sideways)

 

[townfanjon]

Pic hasnt come out very good, apart from the dreaded plastic fittings yes lol.
Is it live now , please dont board before you know its leak free.
We would pressure test it first but I doubt if you have a pressure tester so leave it live for as long as poss .

 

[village idiot]

Two days and no leaks, well done. It should be good to board now.

 

[lame plumber]

personally i dont use plastic tat if it is sealed in

 

[village idiot]

personally i dont use plastic tat if it is sealed in

the clue is in the name lame: Diygirl. doubt she can solder the pipes, so I'm prepared & happy to give her credit🙂

 

[Dotty]

What the lads are getting at, DG, is that the fittings you've used are classified as demountable and should ideally be surface or accessible. They will always be the joints most susceptible to leaks which is why we solder.

It's a tidy enough job, just you need to be aware of the ramifications should a leak occur.

 

[Diygirl]

Interesting feedback...I had actually bought all the equipment to do the soldering myself and watched a few plumbing videos, but then my plumber came along and told me to use these fitting instead (so I returned all the equipment). He said that in his experience they've caused him less problems than soldering...but I guess it's all a matter of opinion.

When I had my boiler replaced I had to get the guy back twice in a week to repair leaks in his soldered joints!

I will keep it open as long as possible to check for leaks as I'm quite paranoid about this. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[village idiot]

Your plumber is just not good with soldering pipes. Where pipes are to be concealed, soldering them is the best option. In my case, soldering is the only option, exposed or concealed pipes.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

+1 for soldering and tbh if done right it will last forever

 

[AMW]

Soldering is a basic for a plumber, quite scary to hear him say they have caused him problems in the past, personally I find it the other way round. But if they have been live for a couple of days any leaks would of appeared by now and you can go ahead and board away!