My self-build DIY plumbing

[Thorfun]

1 minute ago, Moonshine said:

 

I looked at that and my first thought was, that ain't pretty but it works and ain't going going anywhere.

are you referring to the strap band solution? if so, it definitely wasn't going anywhere! but, as I'm sure you're all aware by now, my plumbing skills are rudimentary (but I'm willing to learn guv!) and so when experienced pros tell me to do otherwise I do as I'm told.

[Thorfun]

Just now, pocster said:

Push fit is Barbie doll plumbing . Real men risk it with solvent weld . The smell , the mess , the swearing …

gave me time to do my nails

[Pocster]

Just now, Thorfun said:

gave me time to do my nails

Fair enough . If you get black tiger on your nails you are stuffed .

Must be time for Hep2o now ? 

[Thorfun]

2 minutes ago, pocster said:

Fair enough . If you get black tiger on your nails you are stuffed .

Must be time for Hep2o now ? 

that should be starting tomorrow. don't worry I'll give you all a good laugh with my sub-par attempts at running pipework.

[Ferdinand]

<visits thread out of respect>

 

How goes the DIY plumbing?

 

Do you hate it yet? 

[Thorfun]

1 minute ago, Ferdinand said:

<visits thread out of respect>

 

How goes the DIY plumbing?

getting better under the expert tutelage of the buildhub experts.

[Pocster]

1 minute ago, Thorfun said:

that should be starting tomorrow. don't worry I'll give you all a good laugh with my sub-par attempts at running pipework.

I think you worry too much how concealed pipework / wiring looks . I’ve said before a plumber etc. may have professional pride on it looking neat . I don’t 😁 . Also as I’m making it up as I go along lots of things change - there’s no plan . 
What does matter is of course the finish ; the tiling , decorating , etc. etc. - all the nice bits SWMBO likes .

[Thorfun]

qq....which hep2o decoupling kit? SF has 2 on offer and I'm not sure what the difference is

 

1. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-hepkey-plus-set/5222j

 

2. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-demounting-tool-set-4-pcs/1208j

 

and do I need these?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-hx77-15w-push-fit-heptool-set/9951f

[Ferdinand]

4 minutes ago, pocster said:

I’ve said before a plumber etc. may have professional pride on it looking neat . I don’t 😁 .

 

 

[Thorfun]

1 minute ago, Ferdinand said:

 

 

it keeps things interesting. if it all worked how it was supposed to life would be boring.

[Thorfun]

9 minutes ago, Ferdinand said:

Do you hate it yet? 

no comment

[joe90]

12 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

qq....which hep2o decoupling kit? SF has 2 on offer and I'm not sure what the difference is

 

1. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-hepkey-plus-set/5222j

 

2. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-demounting-tool-set-4-pcs/1208j

 

and do I need these?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-hx77-15w-push-fit-heptool-set/9951f

I used number 2/ for my hep 2o stuff, not seen the others.

[Pocster]

13 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

qq....which hep2o decoupling kit? SF has 2 on offer and I'm not sure what the difference is

 

1. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-hepkey-plus-set/5222j

 

2. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-demounting-tool-set-4-pcs/1208j

 

and do I need these?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-hx77-15w-push-fit-heptool-set/9951f

I bought them all 

 

Usually 1. is the best . But sometimes the git just won’t come out so I use 3. the metal ones . They aren’t expensive so buy at least 2 of each size you’ll need ( 2 because you’ll lose 1 ) 

[Pocster]

Just now, pocster said:

I bought them all 

 

Usually 1. is the best . But sometimes the git just won’t come out so I use 3. the metal ones . They aren’t expensive so buy at least 2 of each size you’ll need ( 2 because you’ll lose 1 ) 

Actually 3 of each . On my manifold I purposely keep one there which I never remove - for emergencies you understand!!

[Onoff]

27 minutes ago, pocster said:

What does matter is of course the finish ; the tiling , decorating

 

That's it, rub it in!

[Pocster]

2 minutes ago, Onoff said:

 

That's it, rub it in!

Rip those tiles off the wall and do it again !!

[crispy_wafer]

41 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

that should be starting tomorrow. don't worry I'll give you all a good laugh with my sub-par attempts at running pipework.

I think you are going great guns here, and I for one appreciate this thread, thankyou.  It's going to be so much help for me, who, probably isnt quite so brave to ask questions, advice and show my work.

[pilgrim]

35 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

qq....which hep2o decoupling kit? SF has 2 on offer and I'm not sure what the difference is

 

1. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-hepkey-plus-set/5222j

 

2. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-push-fit-demounting-tool-set-4-pcs/1208j

 

and do I need these?

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hep2o-hx77-15w-push-fit-heptool-set/9951f

Ohh I know the answer to this one!!

link 1 is designed to clip over the joint with the legs so that you can clip it on and pull the pipes apart, so you can do it one handed. link 2 you have to press the tool against the joint while pulling the pipe out so need 2 hands!

not used the fancy metal ones!

[Thorfun]

Just now, crispy_wafer said:

I think you are going great guns here, and I for one appreciate this thread, thankyou.  It's going to be so much help for me, who, probably isnt quite so brave to ask questions, advice and show my work.

I think after reading both @Onoff's and @pocster's bathroom threads I learnt that asking questions is not a thing to be afraid of on here! 

 

so don't worry, learn what you can from us making c**k ups and then still ask away as I guarantee you'll make c**k ups too! 😉 

[Thorfun]

2 minutes ago, pilgrim said:

Ohh I know the answer to this one!!

link 1 is designed to clip over the joint with the legs so that you can clip it on and pull the pipes apart, so you can do it one handed. link 2 you have to press the tool against the joint while pulling the pipe out so need 2 hands!

not used the fancy metal ones!

perfect. thank you. I've bought multiple copies of each! 🤣

[Pocster]

3 minutes ago, crispy_wafer said:

probably isnt quite so brave to ask questions, advice and show my work.

Go on . Join our club . 

[Thorfun]

another qq. after much reading on here I've decided to go with the majority and get the Geberit Duofix UP320 frames/cisterns.

 

there are so many different options and places to buy though. has anyone done the legwork to determine the best place to buy for both cost and customer service? it'd save me a lot of time this evening if anyone could point me to the best site to use.

[Pocster]

3 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

I think after reading both @Onoff's and @pocster's bathroom threads I learnt that asking questions is not a thing to be afraid of on here! 

 

so don't worry, learn what you can from us making c**k ups and then still ask away as I guarantee you'll make c**k ups too! 😉 

The thing to take from this ( specifically for myself and no dis respect to @Thorfun and @Onoff efforts ) - is that any idiot can build an entire underground house with initially ( and indeed even now ) very little skill /knowledge . I think that’s pretty cool ; but you need this forum for it …

[Pocster]

4 minutes ago, Thorfun said:

another qq. after much reading on here I've decided to go with the majority and get the Geberit Duofix UP320 frames/cisterns.

 

there are so many different options and places to buy though. has anyone done the legwork to determine the best place to buy for both cost and customer service? it'd save me a lot of time this evening if anyone could point me to the best site to use.

Bought mine here 

 

Can’t say best price ; but delivery was quick 

 

https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/Brand/Geberit/67.htm

[Thorfun]

8 minutes ago, pocster said:

Bought mine here 

 

Can’t say best price ; but delivery was quick 

 

https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/Brand/Geberit/67.htm

cheers. was actually just looking at them to add to my comparison spreadsheet! price seems reasonable but need to check the small print. could be a long night....