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

 

[king of pipes]

Part one done chaps lady of the house can do her washing 😉. Kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Nice mate. Good effort.

 

[SimonG]

Lost the will to live ☹☹☹

 

[Aquarius]

Lost the will to live ☹☹☹

I’m not surprised mate, does it send your eyes all funny? A bit like you’ve been staring at an illusion?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Bet that’s going to be fun siliconing it 😀 glad it’s you

 

[SimonG]

I’m not surprised mate, does it send your eyes all funny? A bit like you’ve been staring at an illusion?

Sometimes it does, especially up the step ladder.

 

[king of pipes]

Lost the will to live ☹☹☹

Hhmmm thought I had a ball ache job are they stuck on a tile backer board ?? I have some copper mosaics to do next in a kitchen what adhesive and grout you using Simon ? ?. Kop

 

[SimonG]

They're on sheets, about 7" x 10". I'm using mapei flexi rapid set, white and mapei white grout right around. In the wetroom bit I'm using an epoxy grout which is recommended by the former manufacturer.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

They're on sheets, about 7" x 10". I'm using mapei flexi rapid set, white and mapei white grout right around. In the wetroom bit I'm using an epoxy grout which is recommended by the former manufacturer.

you ever used epoxy grout before ?

 

[SimonG]

you ever used epoxy grout before ?

No, I've used 2 part grout before. What looked like normal grout with a latex additive.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No, I've used 2 part grout before. What looked like normal grout with a latex additive.

I hear it’s a pita to work with and you need hot water and scouring pads to clean it off best having a word on the tilers forum for tips

 

[king of pipes]

Got a few more cut and stuck down ready for next week as i am having a day off a tomorrow. Regards Kop

 

[SimonG]

Got a few more cut and stuck down ready for next week as i am having a day off a tomorrow. Regards Kop

A day off, I wish, enjoy.

Looks like a bit of SAS this week. Saturday and Sunday.

Starting another wet room monday. Have to finish this one. Got an outside tap to do before builders start on Monday up the road. An unvented cylinder to remove. Toilet to fix and a couple of oil boilers to service.

I will get to my 4 day working week next year.

 

[Aquarius]

A day off, I wish, enjoy.

Looks like a bit of SAS this week. Saturday and Sunday.

Starting another wet room monday. Have to finish this one. Got an outside tap to do before builders start on Monday up the road. An unvented cylinder to remove. Toilet to fix and a couple of oil boilers to service.

I will get to my 4 day working week next year.

A Bit busy then 😁, think of the money though.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I have 11 rads to change between now and Monday. Ohh and a power flush to do.

 

[SimonG]

A Bit busy then 😁, think of the money though.

Rather have time off. Them Sody little tiles have a lot to answer for.

 

[Scott_D]

My first solo UFH job.
Homeowner was project managing/self building, had the screed booked for the next day but hadn’t finished the block and beam flooring 😡

 

[king of pipes]

My first solo UFH job.
Homeowner was project managing/self building, had the screed booked for the next day but hadn’t finished the block and beam flooring 😡
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Ive been there mate watch thats spacing and i always put plastic conduit on the last few meters to the manifold to help avoid overheating in that area good luck bud . Kop

 

[Scott_D]

Ive been there mate watch thats spacing and i always put plastic conduit on the last few meters to the manifold to help avoid overheating in that area good luck bud . Kop

Thanks for the tip. Was a bit of a nightmare job as there were no clear kitchen plans, materials in the way and floor not ready.
Everything was supplied for me on this job but I will make sure I have conduit next time.

 

[SimonG]

Day 15 of a 10 day job complete ☹☹

 

[Aquarius]

Day 15 of a 10 day job complete ☹☹

At least it’s done 😉

 

[SimonG]

At least it’s done 😉

Oh it's not. Another couple of days at least.

 

[Aquarius]

Oh it's not. Another couple of days at least.

🙄, sorry mate, misinterpreted, I feel for ya

 

[Harvest Fields]

Oh it's not. Another couple of days at least.

Dont you just love it when that happens😕😕

 

[Ben-gee]

I hate that, happens too often - any chance of a bit of claw back from changes/extras?

 

[SimonG]

I hate that, happens too often - any chance of a bit of claw back from changes/extras?

There will be some scope.

Plus I haven't given them the price for the main bathroom yet 😉😉
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Well that's a ****, day 16 brings worse news. Their son who visited last week for a couple of days has tested positive for corona last night.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

There will be some scope.

Plus I haven't given them the price for the main bathroom yet 😉😉
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Well that's a ****, day 16 brings worse news. Their son who visited last week for a couple of days has tested positive for corona last night.

o biscuits so I guess your off for the next two weeks now😳

 

[SimonG]

o biscuits so I guess your off for the next two weeks now😳

Locked myself in their bathroom for the day. Nothing spoiling today. I have my mask and sanitiser. Straight home tonight. Told the wife to stick the single bed in the conservatory and I'll go in there. In the meantime I've ordered a test.

They've sent their other 4 kids off to school and she's gone shopping?????????

 

[Aquarius]

They've sent their other 4 kids off to school and she's gone shopping?????????

I guess they’re conspiracy theorists?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Locked myself in their bathroom for the day. Nothing spoiling today. I have my mask and sanitiser. Straight home tonight. Told the wife to stick the single bed in the conservatory and I'll go in there. In the meantime I've ordered a test.

They've sent their other 4 kids off to school and she's gone shopping?????????

This out for me today

 

[SimonG]

I guess they’re conspiracy theorists?

Yes I could see the concern on his face as he asked me if I'd still be able to finish the bathroom?
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This out for me today

Nice old heavy cylinder

 

[Aquarius]

Yes I could see the concern on his face as he asked me if I'd still be able to finish the bathroom?

😱 some people just don’t care.

 

[Ben-gee]

😱 some people just don’t care.

They care about themselves and their petty worries, but no-one else.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes I could see the concern on his face as he asked me if I'd still be able to finish the bathroom?
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Nice old heavy cylinder

Not to bad make. Drain off right at the bottom. Nice actually.😉
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This going in. Now that the rest is out.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Don’t you love builders telling you you’ve got a week to install a 15 rad ch system and oil boiler want it working by the 1st 😡

 

[Harvest Fields]

Don’t you love builders telling you you’ve got a week to install a 15 rad ch system and oil boiler want it working by the 1st 😡

I heard you run well Under pressure Shaun?

 

[king of pipes]

Finishing off this today just needs colour enhancer at a later date and step inserts when the chippie gets done . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I heard you run well Under pressure Shaun?

true hope it’s an empty site next week else someone might need to duck

 

[Harvest Fields]

I love it when I am by myself in a house. I get loads more done for some reason.

 

[Keefy]

Currently doing a local charity shop/food bank. Cold feeds only as they're throwing a few water heaters in in place of a dedicated hot water supply. No idea what they're going to do for heating but I've got the first fix in and told them the water board will have to turn the main supply off while I install a new stop tap. They've since told me the shop is owned by the local housing firm who reckon it's their responsibility to turn the water off in the street.

After digging out the sediment and crap I realised it was impossible for my stopcock key/bar thingy to turn it off as it's kind of offset with the access lid blocking my way. Told them they need to inform United Utilities that I'll be moving the water meter too so they can come and check it afterwards. I always thought the local water supplier was responsible in such cases. They just trying to dodge the £74 inspection bill or what? Not a problem to me but I suspect a bit of digging may be required so I can eventually fit this stopcock and get on with the job.

Anyone know the deal with this?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

water board will do it for free (and clean it out) as its there kit

 

[Keefy]

Thought so, don't know what the deal is with this charity effort. Cheers fella!

 

[king of pipes]

Currently doing a local charity shop/food bank. Cold feeds only as they're throwing a few water heaters in in place of a dedicated hot water supply. No idea what they're going to do for heating but I've got the first fix in and told them the water board will have to turn the main supply off while I install a new stop tap. They've since told me the shop is owned by the local housing firm who reckon it's their responsibility to turn the water off in the street.

After digging out the sediment and crap I realised it was impossible for my stopcock key/bar thingy to turn it off as it's kind of offset with the access lid blocking my way. Told them they need to inform United Utilities that I'll be moving the water meter too so they can come and check it afterwards. I always thought the local water supplier was responsible in such cases. They just trying to dodge the £74 inspection bill or what? Not a problem to me but I suspect a bit of digging may be required so I can eventually fit this stopcock and get on with the job.

Anyone know the deal with this?

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

 

[SimonG]

I always kick it back to the water board. Pretty quick round here for sorting things like that.

 

[king of pipes]

Finishing off this today just needs colour enhancer at a later date and step inserts when the chippie gets done . Kop

Stair nosing trim added and cleaned down and started fitting this rad before being called away grrrr. Kop

 

[Ben-gee]

That slate looks good.

Can you tell me where you get that stair nosing and cost, I’ve got to tile some steps in a shop and they want nosing like that but I’ve never got it before.

Cheers

 

[king of pipes]

Fitted a zip water boiler tap today 2.5 k FFS some people have more money than sense does chilled as well pita , grey glass splash backs on route if your wondering 😜👍 kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

I had yesterday off. Been on this again today

 

[Scott_D]

I had yesterday off. Been on this again today

Nice Job
Have you heard about these filters popping off?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Nice Job
Have you heard about these filters popping off?

What? the mini adey?

 

[Scott_D]

What? the mini adey?

Yes, seems to be lots of baxi supplied filters popping off on the baxi facebook group.
Everyone is putting a zip tie round them.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

its one of them ive touch wood not / one but i always push them back on / more when theres 1/2 bar in the system and try and pull them off once full

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes, seems to be lots of baxi supplied filters popping off on the baxi facebook group.
Everyone is putting a zip tie round them.

Not on Facebook. That’s rubbish. Fitted one the other day on a new Baxi system boiler. May go back and check it.
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its one of them ive touch wood not / one but i always push them back on / more when theres 1/2 bar in the system and try and pull them off once full

Will give that a go

 

[king of pipes]

Fitted a zip water boiler tap today 2.5 k FFS some people have more money than sense does chilled as well pita , grey glass splash backs on route if your wondering 😜👍 kop

Back there today finishing off other works
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That slate looks good.

Can you tell me where you get that stair nosing and cost, I’ve got to tile some steps in a shop and they want nosing like that but I’ve never got it before.

Cheers

Genesis flooring bud not sure if price as was supplied to me via the customer

That slate looks good.

Can you tell me where you get that stair nosing and cost, I’ve got to tile some steps in a shop and they want nosing like that but I’ve never got it before.

Cheers

Genesis flooring bud .

 

[SimonG]

Back at it. Negative result last night 👍👍👍

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I give up

client doesn’t like the gap between the trim and the screen think it’s the end of the world

thoughts ?

 

[SimonG]

I give up

client doesn’t like the gap between the trim and the screen think it’s the end of the world

thoughts ?

That's how it's supposed to be!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Show them the screen instructions. Supposed to be like that

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Have he’s not accepting it now he’s cutting some 15mm tile trims to fill the gap (cutting the webbing off ) fml

 

[Harvest Fields]

Cannot win them
All mate.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Cannot win them
All mate.

soon find out what mess he’s made tomorrow left him too it but somehow it will be my fault😀

 

[Scott_D]

Tight squeeze here
Cylinder and accumulater

 

[king of pipes]

Stair nosing trim added and cleaned down and started fitting this rad before being called away grrrr. Kop

I give up

client doesn’t like the gap between the trim and the screen think it’s the end of the world

thoughts ?

Think it's a bit anal

I give up

client doesn’t like the gap between the trim and the screen think it’s the end of the world

thoughts ?

A bit anal in my view mate 👍

 

[ShaunCorbs]

😵

here’s what he’s done

 

[Harvest Fields]

😵

here’s what he’s done

Nice! Where did he get that from? Might do it on a mine. 😉 😉

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Nice! Where did he get that from? Might do it on a mine. 😉 😉

tops tile the chrome tile trim

 

[king of pipes]

tops tile the chrome tile trim

B&Q do it aswell bud
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Something a little different fitted a hanging toilet in a cloakroom clad in oak timber . Kop

 

[SimonG]

Well I can see the light at the end if the tunnel.

 

[Aquarius]

Well I can see the light at the end if the tunnel.

Looking good mate, better rest your eyes.

 

[SimonG]

Looking good mate, better rest your eyes.

Cheers, eyes not too bad it's the wrist with the grouting. Onto my 5th 5kg bag of white grout.

 

[king of pipes]

Cheers, eyes not too bad it's the wrist with the grouting. Onto my 5th 5kg bag of white grout.

How did you get on with the epoxy stuff Mate ?? It's looking good surprising how long it takes to do a class job

 

[SimonG]

How did you get on with the epoxy stuff Mate ?? It's looking good surprising how long it takes to do a class job

I used it just in the tray area. I used really hot water to clean up and it went better than I thought it would.

The normal groutings been the pain. Leaves little bubbles that wont shift or fill in. Have to wait until set then rub more grout into the holes. I've tried thinner grout and thicker, the thicker mix is slightly better.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I used it just in the tray area. I used really hot water to clean up and it went better than I thought it would.

The normal groutings been the pain. Leaves little bubbles that wont shift or fill in. Have to wait until set then rub more grout into the holes. I've tried thinner grout and thicker, the thicker mix is slightly better.

I believe that’s caused by too much water on your cleaning sponge

 

[SimonG]

I believe that’s caused by too much water on your cleaning sponge

Could well be. I just put it down to the tiles only being 5mm thick as well.
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Home for two and half weeks. Plus late nights on the mosaics plus covering for a mate who's flying to Dubai wednesday for a week to pick his daughter up.

 

[Harvest Fields]

What we all up to today lads/lasses? I took this little gem out today!

 

[Aquarius]

What we all up to today lads/lasses? I took this little gem out today!

Out of interest mate, how you going to protect that gas pipe? Denso?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Out of interest mate, how you going to protect that gas pipe? Denso?

I do have Denso tape. But if I am honest mate. I normally use the stuff that comes with trac pipe. I think it is silicone based tape and yellow

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I do have Denso tape. But if I am honest mate. I normally use the stuff that comes with trac pipe. I think it is silicone based tape and yellow

self amalgamating tape

 

[Harvest Fields]

self amalgamating tape

Yes mate I think that is it. Not sticky until it is stretched and then it sticks to itself.
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To be fair. Electrical tape would probably do the job.

 

[king of pipes]

Got this done today reworked the pipework from the old rad to under the bay window. Kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

That’s really nice mate.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Getting this cracked off as normal nothing is level so had to run the pipes to skirting 😀

5 rads cracked off of 15 total so another day ish should be done the heating side (other than boiler)

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’m fitting this today and tomorrow

 

[Aquarius]

I’m fitting this today and tomorrow

No stand-off bracket?

 

[Harvest Fields]

No stand-off bracket?

Not on this one mate

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Last 4 rads tomorrow hopefully finished the heating side as my knees are killing me 😀

 

[Harvest Fields]

I have had a mare with danfoss Trv ls Kits today. Loads not sealing with the inserts in. 😡😡

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I have had a mare with danfoss Trv ls Kits today. Loads not sealing with the inserts in. 😡😡

the snap ones that come with them ?

 

[king of pipes]

Last 4 rads tomorrow hopefully finished the heating side as my knees are killing me 😀

I know the feeling Shaun 🥴 bit of a slope on that floor ? Bud . Kop

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I know the feeling Shaun 🥴 bit of a slope on that floor ? Bud . Kop

yep 4" in parts 😀 its all over the shop

 

[king of pipes]

I know the feeling Shaun 🥴 bit of a slope on that floor ? Bud . Kop

Back on the the slate floor today did the splash back yesterday pm killer on ya knees and back

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Back on the the slate floor today did the splash back yesterday pm View attachment 46421

😀 will send help unless there feeding you ?

 

[king of pipes]

😀 will send help unless there feeding you ?

Alot going on in this property kitchen revamp , utility upgrade new cloakroom , repointed externally , new windows, new roof on the front, decorative fireplace hearth and mantle , column rad , need to get away next week ??

 

[Harvest Fields]

the snap ones that come with them ?

Yes mate. I find that the ones from city and Wolseley don’t fit properly

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes mate. I find that the ones from city and Wolseley don’t fit properly

I use long reducers eg 15-10mm

Copper End Feed Fitting Reducer (Long) - 15mm X 10mm

END FEED REDUCER LONG 15MM X 10MM

www.monsterplumb.co.uk

as I find I always have trouble with the snap ones

 

[SimonG]

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.

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.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Anyone know what to use to seal around where an angled pan connector goes into the floor but the waste is 6” in diameter? About an inch all the way around? Not done one before

 

[SimonG]

Dont know if something like this would fit.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/pipes...mlSrJlKY4HReew38Z8RoCWX4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Aquarius]

Quickset cement any good?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Dont know if something like this would fit.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/pipes...mlSrJlKY4HReew38Z8RoCWX4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

May do. But if I remember correctly they are a bit rigid.
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Quickset cement any good?

Possibly but how do I stop it just falling straight through? Or is there a lip on the six inch?