Removing sink pipework

[gk141054]

Hi folks, I want to remove a small sink from a bedroom in our house. The pipes leading off to the right of the attached picture are the water supplies for the
sink so obviously will need them capping off.

I understand this isn't a job for a DIYer so plan to get a plumber in but want to make sure I get a proper job. So am I right in thinking that a plumber doing a proper job would de-solder the T-joint, remove it and then just join the pipes being retained with a new soldered joint straight-through?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[denso13]

Just cap the pipes to the basin. Too much trouble removing the tees for no gain.

 

[dilalio]

Do it yourself with compression caps.
But leave the dead legs as short as you can.

 

[gk141054]

Thanks guys. Would leaving even a small dead leg not create a potential legionella issue? I read somewhere not to leave more than 1.5x the diameter of the pipe as a dead leg....?

 

[denso13]

Just cap it as close to the tee as possible. Or remove the tee if you prefer, no need to de-solder, just cut it out and replace with two unions and a piece of pipe.

 

[dilalio]

If you're getting a plumber in, as suggested, I would refrain from telling him how he should be doing it. It will not go well... I would cap it and if told by a customer that I should be removing the T and doing it otherwise... I would be charging "accordingly".

 

[HERTS P&D]

Plumber's Price Guide:

If you don't offer tea or coffee...............................................extra £5
If you watch..........................................................................extra £40
If you offer advice.................................................................extra £60
If you or your friend has a go.................................................extra £100
If you or your friend has a go but didn't mention it .................extra £160
If you watched a video online and thought it would be easy.....extra £200

Andy

 

[dilalio]

You forgot to mention "per hour" Andy!

 

[gk141054]

No need to get over sensitive guys, as I said in the OP, just wanted to make sure I get a proper job, which isn't the same as telling him how to do it....

If capping without removing the T is legit then all good.

Cheers for everyone's input

 

[dilalio]

No need to get over sensitive guys, as I said in the OP, just wanted to make sure I get a proper job, which isn't the same as telling him how to do it....

If capping without removing the T is legit then all good.

Cheers for everyone's input

No problem. That'll be £240. I'll send you my PayPal details