Pocster

As I find new things to avoid finishing the build Iv’e constructed an automated irrigation system . The issue I have is that black pipe to pump fitting . Tried silicone and ct1 . No matter what ; it works loose and of course water sprouts everywhere bar down the pipe . Any suggestions for something that can be water tight , outdoors and completely submerged ?

If I do that then say polyfilla around the re inserted rectangle it will look shit . A large area can look perfect if re skimmed . Of course if your poly filla skills are amazing then perhaps it would work . I was just trying to do the job to a professional level for once .

@Tom - grow a pair mate . Great big pair . No fannying around in this forum 💪💪💪💪

What a pita . The fittings are good . One issue is that the centre screw whilst installing can catch the nylon and so spins the fitting unhelpfully . One time I thought it was in ( you remove the nylon thread at this point ) and inner fitting just fell down inside the wall . 🙄 I recommend these fittings for pb - but like (expletive deleted) would I hang say a tv off them - no chance . Photo of completed work . Will update later with photo of unit on floor and pb failed 🤣 Home time now ! Oh , I am home . Home and Friday , so ????? 🤔 ……. 🍷

It’s Friday ! So doing some work !

Lots of swearing ! Not with these fixings - they seem really good for pb . But with the tiny key hole fitting on the back - doesn’t help that their fixings aren’t perfectly lined up . Anyway half done !!

Sounds far better than a self build ! Yes , repayment to SWMBO will occur - cost of that will be unimaginable!! . I think you should post in my group : I mean ; delaying build by a jolly around Europe for 2 months is a very good excuse !

I do work too hard . Been saying that on this forum for over 11 yrs . Not sure how you wangled that with SWMBO but does sound awesome ! May I ask countries you intend to visit ?

3pm is start winding down time . Days seem very short for me . Once up in the morning , back from gym , have an obligatory rest , then lunch - time just flies by .

Oooooo Off my basic test these seem surprisingly good . I like that the centre screw ( the one taking the load ) can be of your choice and even placed in at an angle if need be . So some play . Enough work for today - tomorrow I will attempt mounting on the wall ….

Excellent ! Photos when done please .

Space always finds a use . A gym , that cinema type lounge , swimming pool etc etc ( ignoring budget of course ) My only regret was only going 1 level underground in hind sight I would have gone 2 levels underground. But finances and ‘risk’ were against me .

Nah ! You find a man with a 30 tonne digger and get him to do it . You then do the groundwork / steels / concrete etc. yourself . Piece of piss …… ok , maybe not . I was getting quotes just to dig the hole ranging from 7k to 100k ! . In the end 30k is where I settled on . Planning will love it ! It’s ‘eco’ , can’t object to something no one can see . Go on - you only live once . I’ll help you (expletive deleted) it up - I mean advise you .

Building underground simplifies things …. 🙄😆🤣

You’ve just began ; only another 5 yrs to ago ..

Nonsense ! I have all 3 It took a lot of time It is high quality It cost a lot of money Jackpot !

The other consideration is WiFi will most likely have less bandwidth than cable . Obviously depends on your setup . I try and keep WiFi free for things that need it I.e mobile devices ; though I make exceptions for a variety of reasons .

Even though like others I equally cabled everywhere there’s always a situation where it won’t do . So a super reliable WiFi mesh network ( with Ethernet backhaul ) is very important imho .

I’ll risk 15 quid and see .

Ok Ordered those geefixings - try that first . Failing that will cut rectangle in wall . Stay tuned for update folks 🤣

Considered that also . SWMBO change her mind ?? Never …. 😆

I like those geefixings . I could try them I.e test on pb off cut to convince myself . Then try on wall - worst case I got back to cutting rectangle out ; nothing to lose …

I only concern with this is that plasterer skims it away to invisible once painted . I’ve got a few other jobs for plasterer when I get him so it’s not get him in for just this .

Understand the method for 1 fixing . But surely far easier for me with 4 fixings in a row to cut out rectangle and noggin between studs … ? Something like this ?