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]

I’m confused by the change in tile size after the bottom row?

Two different tiles. Bigger tile in shower area above bath and a border of that around room. Then fill in the bits with the smaller ones.

 

[king of pipes]

Back to this job this week shower is usable for the client now working on getting the floor water tight and wall tiling complete , before euf heat mat and Natural slate flooring . Kop

 

[SimonG]

Back to this job this week shower is usable for the client now working on getting the floor water tight and wall tiling complete , before euf heat mat and Natural slate flooring . Kop

Is that a drain on the edge of the shower tray?

 

[king of pipes]

Is that a drain on the edge of the shower tray?

No mate it a aluminium trim with rubber inserts just to aid the water to drain away

 

[Harvest Fields]

What and how did you do the watertight floor mate?

 

[king of pipes]

What and how did you do the watertight floor mate?

Used a mapie tanking kit H comes with instructions simply prime the area , apply tanking liquid, fit the waterproof membrane tape, paint over the edges of the membrane and up the wall, I will then tile the floor and add the bottom row of tile. 👍

 

[ShaunCorbs]

My hell this week all vp stuff had to re make the shower valve around 5 times due to slack threads

 

[king of pipes]

All change on this pi__ poor install , client wanted a free standing gas cooker so a gas upgrade was needed torturous pipe route but got it done all ready for the Sunday roast tomorrow 😃 . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

That does look like a fun route

 

[Harvest Fields]

Bet that was a long day mate.

 

[king of pipes]

Been a long week chaps I've done to much feeling burnt out the old body is aching knees are shot 🥴🥴 done loads of making good and tiling on that old cottage bathroom , this gas run totally replaced nearly a 30 m run all all swapped over and tested and made good , a kitchen sink, washing machine, and gas hob this afternoon into a 20mm quartz worktop that was fun clips were for a 40 mm the fitter didn't allow for fixing it down probably thought it would get stuck down 7 pm on a Saturday finally got in the van, then had to do the shopping for us and my elderly neighbour 8.40 pm walked through my front door. Regards kop

 

[Scott_D]

fitted some nice column rads

 

[SimonG]

fitted some nice column rads
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Cast iron?

Looks good 👍

 

[king of pipes]

fitted some nice column rads
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Very nice Scott 👍

 

[king of pipes]

Bit more done chaps . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Another one done replaced a duo tech

 

[king of pipes]

Time to off load 😜 , what the hell is happening out there my workload is off the scale I'm drowning in work looking six months ahead now done my usual and over commited what a dick 😂😂 , now have to spend all the summer months stuck in bathrooms with the odd day off for boiler stuff , now pushing work to my stepson huge two storey extension today , I have two kitchen fitters I work in with they are the same so got to keep them happy as well , the wife is still off work now 13 weeks after a fall at home broke both her wrists all healing well after a small op on the left one but still a weakness there no way she can do her old job just yet, me own body's hurting knees are shot struggling a bit 🥴 on the bright side weathers set to change a few things in the diary to look forward to double jabbed so now not so worried keep well all .

Regards kop

 

[Ric2013]

the wife is still off work now 13 weeks after a fall at home broke both her wrists all healing well after a small op on the left one but still a weakness there no way she can do her old job just yet, me own body's hurting knees are shot struggling a bit

Sorry to hear that, pal.

 

[king of pipes]

Closing the floor up chaps . Have a relaxing weekend . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Ohhh the fun non standard sized tiles 😀

 

[king of pipes]

Ohhh the fun non standard sized tiles 😀

You got it Shaun 😭 the thickness is the real problem don't think there's one the same and bent like a banana 🤣 is what it is I guess nothing a grinder can't sort out will put the worst ones aside for replacement. Cheers kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Brick bond them would be the only option as for height 😀 good luck and remember to use a 10mm bed then you can level them 😀

 

[king of pipes]

Wouldn't look right on a 300 mm square tile Shaun but I know what your saying bud , I am putting a bed down and back buttering each tile to help level them and using a tile leveling wedge system ball ache but it needs doing won't be perfect but its the rustic cottage look . Regards kop 👍

 

[king of pipes]

This is gonna be fun kitchen tap couldn't be fitted because of glass splash backs yet to be installed, the fitters fitted the worktops and undermount sink and left hooked up what I could , van needs some TLC so half day for me . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hmmm

 

[Scott_D]

New toilet and outside tap with sneaky isolation

 

[king of pipes]

Brick bond them would be the only option as for height 😀 good luck and remember to use a 10mm bed then you can level them 😀

Well chaps this is how its turning out pita to do😂 but done now, taking an age to do though glad I'm not on a price 😃 have a restful weekend chaps

 

[king of pipes]

Lending a hand to my boy today helping to finish this one gave him this boiler upgrade another happy customer, kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any reason why it couldn’t of went on the right other than the sparkie beat you ?

 

[king of pipes]

It was spoken about but the client favoured a lower install so it went back as it was slightly higher and to the left 😉

 

[SJB060685]

My personal life is not something I talk about on here but the few I get on quite well with know I haven't been working for some time. This week I have been helping a friend through the heat geek course. It's literally the closest I've come to a heating system in many years 😩.

 

[Scott_D]

New kitchen tap and added an Insinkerator

 

[king of pipes]

Final push on this one chaps tilngs complete , lifofin used to seal the slate just now , final fix tomorrow . Kop

 

[king of pipes]

Early afternoon for me too hot in here 😉

 

[king of pipes]

Tfft well not sorry to put this one to bed chaps now got 5 days off 🥳. Cheers kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Well that’s me done for around 2 weeks see you all on the flip side

 

[Harvest Fields]

Tfft well not sorry to put this one to bed chaps now got 5 days off 🥳. Cheers kop

Looks good. How long did it take?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Well that’s me done for around 2 weeks see you all on the flip side

Enjoy mate

 

[king of pipes]

Looks good. How long did it take?

To long H

Well that’s me done for around 2 weeks see you all on the flip side

Enjoy Shaunie 👍

 

[king of pipes]

Got this Worcester stripped down for a good clean the property is now sold so owner doesn't want any come backs so it got the 5* treatment. Kop

 

[SimonG]

Well that's why you have water dripping into the garage!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Well that's why you have water dripping into the garage!

Looks like a nice easy one mate?

 

[SimonG]

Fifth day today, levelled timber floor by putting new floor between joists, overboarded with no more ply, first fixed and the electrics are shot now.

But priced accordingly 😉

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Some different plumbing while I’m off 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

Some different plumbing while I’m off 😀
You a gamer?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yep 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yep 😀

What’s your poison? Fortnite/cod/fifa?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What’s your poison? Fortnite/cod/fifa?

Battle field and some Indy games

 

[Harvest Fields]

Battle field and some Indy games

Battlefield is like cod isn’t it? What are Indy games?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Battlefield is like cod isn’t it? What are Indy games?

Yes but with tanks etc as for Indys it’s small developmental companies

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes but with tanks etc as for Indys it’s small developmental companies

Roger that

 

[Harvest Fields]

My view for the weekend and it’s lovely! So
This is what I’m working on.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Plenty of marshmallows?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Plenty of marshmallows?

The kids had a few. Not for me though.

 

[king of pipes]

Enjoy your well deserved time off chaps we all need time to recharge whatever way we choose . Regards kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Enjoy your well deserved time off chaps we all need time to recharge whatever way we choose . Regards kop

Cheers mate. Will do.

 

[king of pipes]

Squeezed a combi upgrade in with the boy Friday I must be getting old there taking a extra day now 😂😂am I worried nah 😂 9 pairs of rad valves changed , Valliant combi out , Ideal vogue in all working although I am gonna add 5 m of 28 from the meter , another flush add inhibitor and paperwork to complete . Cheers kop

 

[Deleted member 120897]

I’ve worked through the pandemic, only things that are different is: our customers attitude - some think the jab is the be all and end all. Also our working policy is to wear a mask still until August. I was and still am undecided about the jab. PPE has remained the same, gloves and mask. Minor supply issues.

 

[Bronco9]

Morning everybody.

1. Hope you are all well. What have you got on today / the rest of this week?
2. How are we all feeling? I think we need help each other out a bit when we're in times like these. Hope you're doing okay.
3. When are you up for your jab? - Do you know yet?
4. How's work, is it still trickling through or has it dried up? Or perhaps you're booming at the moment with boilers breaking left right and center.
5. What PPE extras are you taking?
6. Which suppliers are open physically? Which are online only? Where are you getting your stuff from?

Answer all or any or nowt. Let's see if we can check in and help each other out.

Question to anybody out there..... would you say 6 foot 5 is too tall to become a plumber ????

 

[king of pipes]

Question to anybody out there.***. would you say 6 foot 5 is too tall to become a plumber ????

It's a long way down mate 🤣🤣 seriously Ive a mate 6 ' 2" and his back is shot it can take its toll on your body over the years . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It's a long way down mate 🤣🤣 seriously Ive a mate 6 ' 2" and his back is shot it can take its toll on your body over the years . Kop

I can attest to bad back / you have to watch what you do also it’s a pain eg kitchen cupboard/ tight lofts

 

[SimonG]

Getting there.

 

[king of pipes]

Getting there.

Very nice mate like the blue colour

 

[SimonG]

Very nice mate like the blue colour

Wasnt too sure at first but I like it now.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Finishing this off think the timer was Soded again or doesn’t know how to sl

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m on this. Can say it’s probably been the most awkward I have done

 

[SimonG]

I’m on this. Can say it’s probably been the most awkward I have done

Glad it's just not me that uses spanners and screwdrivers as temporary tray supports till it goes off.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Glad it's just not me that uses spanners and screwdrivers as temporary tray supports till it goes off.

😂😂😂 Put them there just in case. But to be fair they came straight out. Surprised it had not dropped.

 

[king of pipes]

Nice work chaps looking good, i've got 3 more to do and then I'm thinking of not doing anymore, they just take to long to complete and are working out quite expensive as a consequence, I'm falling behind on boiler and heating work which is better paid and quicker to turn over I think I'll take a step back from bathrooms for a while . Cheers kop

 

[SimonG]

Looking at 3 on Sunday afternoon. But agree they seem to be taking longer to do.

 

[Scott_D]

Vaillant 837 combi replaced with a Vaillant system boiler and 300l unvented cylinder

 

[Ben-gee]

Looking at 3 on Sunday afternoon. But agree they seem to be taking longer to do.

It’s when everything is hidden away it all takes longer, used to just cut two notches in bath panel and run pipes to basin- can’t imagine doing that now!
Also wall hung toilet - frame, boxing, hardibacker, tiles, often built in shelving etc - 3 days or more. Just whack in a close coupled an hour or so.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

It’s when everything is hidden away it all takes longer, used to just cut two notches in bath panel and run pipes to basin- can’t imagine doing that now!
Also wall hung toilet - frame, boxing, hardibacker, tiles, often built in shelving etc - 3 days or more. Just whack in a close coupled an hour or so.

I’ve got this atm they don’t like the mcalpine trap on the bath and the legs that came with the bath they supplied (old style plastic cast iron roll)

 

[king of pipes]

Servicing today Worcester CDI classic fully stripped and cleaned still in good condition, Alpha Intex 24 needed a new PCB was playing up E37 and E43 wouldn't reset scorching on the facia tell tale transformer problem stripped serviced cleaned replaced the board reset the parameters alls good . Kop

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Currently on Holiday with the family in Welshpool. Loving the change of scenery, been doing Penmaenmawr/Maenan Abbey/Towyn for past 12 years or so.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m on this. Can say it’s probably been the most awkward I have done

Got this ready for me to go away on holiday. Yay…

 

[SimonG]

Tiling this week and next, floors for a change. 13 sqm of 600 x 600 porcelain to start, then onto a 3 part Victorian look alike through the rest of the kitchen and up the hallway.
Day off it tomorrow to fit an oil combi.

Roll on 10th September, week away to Marton Mere in Blackpool with wife and granddaughter.
Ready for some down time.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Tiling this week and next, floors for a change. 13 sqm of 600 x 600 porcelain to start, then onto a 3 part Victorian look alike through the rest of the kitchen and up the hallway.
Day off it tomorrow to fit an oil combi.

Roll on 10th September, week away to Marton Mere in Blackpool with wife and granddaughter.
Ready for some down time.

Mind your knees 😉

 

[SimonG]

Mind your knees 😉

Knee pads and an old couch cushion make it bearable 👍

 

[ShaunCorbs]

What’s wrong with the tap can’t tell most clients

Also first fix an toilet and basin

 

[Deleted member 120897]

What’s wrong with the tap can’t tell most clients

Also first fix an toilet and basin

To quote most people I deal with “can’t you just fit non return valves?”😩

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Worcester 4000 combi in today, with vertical flue. Baxi DuoTec out that had a leaking HEX internally.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m currently around this area. Lots of castles and History if that’s your thing.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

I’m currently around this area. Lots of castles and History if that’s your thing.

Business or pleasure?

 

[Ben-gee]

Putting in a new combi?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Definitely all pleasure. It’s absolutely stunning around here.

 

[SimonG]

Definitely all pleasure. It’s absolutely stunning around here.

Had any broomstick flying lessons in the castle?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Had any broomstick flying lessons in the castle?

The kids did yesterday. They loved it.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Had any broomstick flying lessons in the castle?

1st apprenticeship lesson, pick up that broom, it doesn’t fly though you have to make it!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Also been here. So nice.

 

[SimonG]

We stayed up at Haggerston castle 2 years ago with the granddaughter as it's only a couple of hours away. Did Berwick, Holy Island but missed out on Alnwick and Bamburgh castles.
Nice countryside up there.

 

[Ric2013]

Today I finally closed the family newsagent after 78 years. Last night, I mopped the floor before going to bed and was feeling a bit mournful about it all. Then I tried to pay a bill using the stupid internet banking system they insist I use in Italy (I much prefer cheques), wasted ages on the computer, and finally got to bed after 10.30 and remembered exactly why I'm so keen to leave Italy and get back to plumbing.

Today I feel like I've served my sentence. Lots of magazines etc. to count and return tomorrow - it will be interesting to see how many titles I have in stock. My guess is around 700 (there was more in stock but the distribution firm hasn't supplied me with much in the last week or two as it knew we were closing).

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Are you still in Italy Ric? 78 years, wow 😁

 

[Harvest Fields]

Not been to Haggerston. Have been to all 4 of the others over this week

 

[Ric2013]

Are you still in Italy Ric? 78 years, wow 😁

Yes. The final count was closer to 600, by the way. Now (soon) I can go home. Today's job is sorting out books for return.

 

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Combi conversion this week. Baxi Solo BF out and a Main Eco Compact 30kw in. Brick was best match we could find, cement hasn’t set yet in that photo 😂

Excuse the wire too, old guys a retired electrician and he’s upgrading the board and putting in a fuse spur at the same time.

 

[Scott_D]

Kitchen diner first fix
2rads, kitchen sink and island hob

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Does anyone else get concerned when the spreads come in about pipework getting knocked and kinked also doing full dabs behind boilers and rads etc ?

 

[Scott_D]

Does anyone else get concerned when the spreads come in about pipework getting knocked and kinked also doing full dabs behind boilers and rads etc ?

Yep
Can only hope they bend a pipe enough that water pees out all over them and they cant ignore it.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Kitchen diner first fix
2rads, kitchen sink and island hob View attachment 63337View attachment 63338View attachment 63339View attachment 63340

Ever thought of using Tracpipe mate?(just curious)