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You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Yeah I did think of that . Perhaps I need to issue them with a contract stating they have no liability in the event of my injury / demise ? -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Getting nowhere with this. Scaf companies being arsey. Tempted by @joe90 original suggestion. All I need is 3 scaf poles . The 'guides' etc. to stop it rotating could all be done with timber ( cheaper and easier to obtain ) I guess even the 'spreader' could be timber??? - bit worried about that crushing and therefore failing. -
Of course! - photo tomorrow
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Ok - assuming that all fits ( which I guess it should ) what about the shower head ? (2nd photo )
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Yes but then I’m not testing the entire fitting . I could do that , it doesn’t leak . Then put their fitting in and it could leak ...
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I think that’s it ! But how do I pressure test at the final point ? . The end fixing for shower head etc. have these funny things ! . Really want to cap them for proper test .
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So you’re a confessed bender ? ?
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I’m really having a bad day - can’t concentrate. Lost a family member over the weekend - so that can be today’s excuse ? I’m being thick for sure . The mixer outlet ( top left ) need to fix to the shower elbow bottom left . But because ( as far as I can tell ) the shower elbow is ‘more forward’ ; they aren’t nicely inline . So from shower mixer fittings would be 1/2” BSP 90 Deg spigot 90 elbow 90 elbow then down into the back plate fixing . Just seems way too many fittings for such a short run . Second question is when I water test this I really need to ‘block’ the shower outlets yes ? ( head and flexi hose ) . So that I have water pressure right to the final destination and can leave over night to test .
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Basements are real fun . Cost more , more work and leaks ( in my case ) - but so worth the extra space .
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You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Ah ! A man of knowledge on such matters ! I didn’t know what a stillage was - but that does look promising. ? -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
So you mean the same but with the other 2 corner posts ?. How do I fix the cross over point ? -
Dirty bastard
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You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
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You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Or nubile females to ease my pains.... -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
No Grapes please. Steak/wine/cash any of; preferred -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
So @joe90 using PAAI (pocsters Advance Artificial Intelligence ). this arrangement feels better .. ( doesn't mean it is better; just feels better ! ) -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
I did think that type of arrangement is what you meant. But I'm more comfortable ( i.e. less chance of my death ) with 4 corner posts I can then stick scaf boards across as a 'loading' platform. Also I'm unhappy ( not as in sad, I've drunk some wine now ) with the counter leaver weight. A corner to opposing corner vertical with a horizontal gantry across means the weight of the lift load is central so doesn't need a counter balance ( if I'm wrong I'll die proving you were right )! -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Right!. I need to get this going! The spreader is just 4 scaf poles all linked together with clamps to form a square What is to stop the straps connected from the floor 'slipping' over the spreader i.e. what keeps them in place? Use a wooden pallet for lift floor *for now* So! ( hate scaf websites; all in feet and inches!) 2 x 19ft vertical poles ( these are effectively the supports for the gantry) i.e. corner to opposing corner 2 x 9ft vertical ; these are the other corners 13 x 5ft ; so 4 for bottom brace, 4 for 'floor' level brace , 4 for 'spreader' , 1 to go between the 19ft poles i.e. the gantry Pole to pole standard fixings x 8 - is this a drop forged double coupler? HELP HERE 'clamp' fixings as against wall x 6 - is this a drop forged putlog coupler? HELP HERE swivel coupler x1 for corner to corner gantry fitting? HELP HERE I'm going to try https://www.generationscaffolding.com/en-gb/ as they have a local branch to me so assume delivery will be cheaper ... Need some help on what fixings/couplers I need; to bolt this all together. Input required before I push the "Launch nuclear warhead" button i.e. purchase! -
You're underground what did you expect ?
Pocster replied to Pocster's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Yeah. But it's made in China. That means it will either be surprisingly good or complete shite " Explosion-proof valves" that's good to know though
