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If the “ snakey “ pipe is the HW / vent pipe , its wrong .
Luckily I am hence the question on fittings.
How are you TF? I think Mr Pig meant to add "Thanks for your interest and observations, anyway"
TBH, I don't think a proper bad back is ever "fixed". At best, it is okay until the next time. Hope you are back into the fray soon.Lol , to be perfectly honest pal , I am not good , bloody back went again yesterday, I thought I was fixed . Hope you are a lot better than me lol .
Reply to the thread, titled "Identify Fittings on HW Tank" which is posted in UK Plumbers Forums on Electricians Forums.
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