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Well ! F off @Big Jimbo before I answer . Solvent weld on all major pipework in my opinion . If you have a tricky fitting use black tiger ( thanks @joe90 or similar ) because it’s takes hours to set not seconds like the usual stuff . I didn’t want a push fit in a location I can never reach ….

@Thorfun if you haven’t already . Get proper pipe cutters 👍

My pennies worth ( because that’s all it’s worth ) 2. I’m certain some brands can vary in size . So be careful - I try to get the same brand of fitting and pipe to avoid issues . 3. 😁 I start at both ends . I like to get the basic soil pipe in place so I have some idea where everything will ultimately end up . 4. Things like this always cause me issues . If I measure and ‘allow’ a bit for pipe adjustments etc. I usually end up changing it anyway . So now I buy pan / frame / basin etc. all well in advance . Then I’ve got the real thing and tbh I can make my pipework etc. suit what I need . It’s an amateur way of doing it - but works for me .

I’ve seen a speedfit fitting leak a few times . You could say wasn’t installed properly. But under stress ( pipe perhaps a bit bent so pulling on the fitting ) I think they can leak . I got a ‘gift’ pack from wavin ( just a tee and 2 pipes ) . I tried my best to make it leak ; I couldn’t .

I’m fairly confident I asked all this at the start of my plumbing experience and was told to use 15mm for everything. I’ve not experienced any issues .

Do 15mm then no issues

For a self build and zero plumbing skill it is the only way to go . Obviously for purists and those with experience may prefer copper etc . Hep2o skill required is almost zero . Once you’ve done a run you’ll see how easy it is . Funnily enough I’m doing some today . Off my manifold of manifolds . Hot & cold to basin then run for toilet supply .

Hep2o is basically bomb proof . Any idiot can install it - I am proof

I use temperature in bathroom and humidity to determine things . I could also put some sensors on the various water feeds e.g toilet supply and bath . In reality what I really want to do ( but not allowed ) is install a camera in the bathroom . Then I can easily see if bath / shower / toilet is in use .

Red light ?

But not too (expletive deleted)ing long . Oh look ; my ufh has just turned on …

I believe at least roborock are working on some image recognition so it doesn’t do that .

Then a manifold of manifolds ! (expletive deleted)ing easy ( photo of big balls won’t upload )

It’s nice to be appreciated! oh look ….

Technology only works “ some “ of the time 🤣😁👍

???? I’m connected wirelessly to my hub ( intranet ) ; though actually I have a mesh network . A wired connection would give me that 900mpbs

Yeah BT can be twats . My 900mbps was 18 months late so I am due compensation. They are playing me so gone to the ombudsman ( like I did with Scottish power ) - a win for me is guaranteed . Just for @SteamyTea …. I’m on WiFi aswell so this is slow 🤣

I think you need a robot vacuum. All good until it gets stuck or just does something twatish . Great fun to swear at though 😁

No I haven’t . I can guess what an arrogant , obnoxious , (expletive deleted) , (expletive deleted) wit he was / is …

Think I hate him more than I hate Alexa

Never knew they existed ! Interesting !!

I know non technical people who ‘ over use ‘ Alexa . Go to their house and it’s “ Alexa play Spotify in the kitchen “ ” Alexa notification xxxx “ ” Alexa turn on kitchen light “ Alexa , Alexa ffs ! With a simple app /web interface can do all that quicker and without noise . Appreciate the simplicity suits some but it is annoying “ Alexa shut the (expletive deleted) up “

Nah - hate chatting all the time to Alexa / Siri right pita

Precisely. Automation means it just happens . There are exceptions to a limited extent e.g turning on a tv requires a ‘button push ‘ somewhere . But if that action causes amp to turn on , curtains to close , lights to dim - then that’s as ‘automated ‘ as that task can be for the moment.