New project but where to find pipes? PT2 Degreasing service

[Al Jacobs]

Hello chaps,

I have been forced on this forum kind of due to my wife demanding my DIY expertise of course I should of kept quiet and let her buy it from iKea but the bevy side of me said easy, but in reality I need you lads to help me out.

I am trying to build an industrial wardrobe for my wife I have seen some posts on here before about it but I need to find out where I can buy iron or steel pipes in a industrial black colour for cheap with all connectors, elbows, flanges etc with a mixture of sizes and diameters.

I went to BandQ but only sold small diameter copper pipes which was a lot of money

If anyone can help get me out the dog house it would be very good

Cheers Al

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Try www.bes.co.uk

 

[mfarrow]

Second bes, but remember that imperial 1/2" 1/4" 1" etc pipe and fittings is the nominal bore diameter, not that of the pipe.

See http://www.spgspg.com/library/Pipe Thread NPT and BSPT fittings compatibility.pdf

 

[Al Jacobs]

Many thanks lads pipes came more steel than Superman could break........................ummm still in Dog-house

The pipes are full of thick industrial grease and oil........now the carpet we won't talk about that....... I got my mates degreaser from Wickes but it still was not shifting. I then took them all to a petrol station and pressure washed them. This was not the best idea as they have started to slightly rust. Also the pipes still smell like metal.

I am now looking for a degreasing service really urgent in the Hampshire area not silly money.

Anyone know

 

[mfarrow]

White spirit will get it off the carpets. Not sure about cleaning the pipes, perhaps ask some engine/gearbox reconditioners?

Or you could just buy new. A 6m length pf 1/2" could set you back as little as £15.

 

[Al Jacobs]

Cheers matey maybe won't be in the dog house too long

 

[Al Jacobs]

but likewise if anyone does know in the Hampshire area please drop me a message