How frustrating! I remember last-minute dashes to the DIY shops to get a needed widget...
Posted by Tim W. on 18 June, 2023 at 8:00 AM
They will come in useful one day.
Posted by Debster on 18 June, 2023 at 10:24 AM
The problem is that there are a multitude of different types of pipe. From solvent to various types of push fit (taper and stub end). Even the stated dimensions of these are different depending on the manufacturer since some 40mm pipes refer to outside diameter and some 40mm are inside diameter. It makes attaching pipes a nightmare. If you are starting from scratch them all is OK because you buy it all from one place. But I have butt ended sink drains supplied with the sinks and solvent pipework from the wall installed from the builder. All I have to do is find a way of joining the 2. I have sorted 1 sink from my box of mix and match but need yet another different U bend for the other. Hmm...
Posted by Mr BW on 18 June, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Ooh, I understand, Mr BW. And I do dislike plumbing, myself.
Posted by Scoakat on 19 June, 2023 at 1:30 AM
He found a U-bend in his collection eventually. Shortly after perusing the Screwfix website.
Tap manufacturer no longer makes new hoses for a 13 year old water filter tap, and nor did their recommended outlet, but the very hidden depths of eBay provided.
Just some pipe inserts needed now and then we are fully plumbed and sinked in two more places, and we won't have to drink orange-tinged water any more. Hurrah!
How frustrating! I remember last-minute dashes to the DIY shops to get a needed widget...
Posted by Tim W. on 18 June, 2023 at 8:00 AMThey will come in useful one day.
Posted by Debster on 18 June, 2023 at 10:24 AMThe problem is that there are a multitude of different types of pipe. From solvent to various types of push fit (taper and stub end). Even the stated dimensions of these are different depending on the manufacturer since some 40mm pipes refer to outside diameter and some 40mm are inside diameter. It makes attaching pipes a nightmare. If you are starting from scratch them all is OK because you buy it all from one place. But I have butt ended sink drains supplied with the sinks and solvent pipework from the wall installed from the builder. All I have to do is find a way of joining the 2. I have sorted 1 sink from my box of mix and match but need yet another different U bend for the other. Hmm...
Posted by Mr BW on 18 June, 2023 at 10:25 AMOoh, I understand, Mr BW. And I do dislike plumbing, myself.
Posted by Scoakat on 19 June, 2023 at 1:30 AMHe found a U-bend in his collection eventually. Shortly after perusing the Screwfix website.
Tap manufacturer no longer makes new hoses for a 13 year old water filter tap, and nor did their recommended outlet, but the very hidden depths of eBay provided.
Just some pipe inserts needed now and then we are fully plumbed and sinked in two more places, and we won't have to drink orange-tinged water any more. Hurrah!
Posted by Blue Witch on 19 June, 2023 at 9:35 AM