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    Why does a pipe split?

    That is an interesting point - and just the kind of specific advice/experience I was after thank you! Some misunderstanding here - to clarify he specifically hasn't done anything for free - we paid him for all work done prior to the leak occurring but are just wondering whether he should be...
  2. M

    Why does a pipe split?

    Interesting point but I disagree with your assertion that it is not his fault. Isn't entirely feasible that the stresses were applied to the pipe when he did the refitting work (the pipes were moved a fair bit whilst he worked)? He chose not to replace the section of pipe between the two...
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    Why does a pipe split?

    Obviously not, but I think the analogy you give is false. If a split appeared in the tyre they had supplied & fitted a few weeks later then I certainly would expect a replacement - it is still not the same, but more like what has occurred.
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    Why does a pipe split?

    Johnmelad502 - the split was buried before I saw it and didn't get a picture unfortunately, but my wife did and she says it ran along the pipe, a hairline tear about 1-2cm long. What do you think based on that info? Nige F - thanks for your feedback, that is interesting - I am really solely...
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    Why does a pipe split?

    Hi there, We recently had some plumbing, and re-tiling work done for us in a holiday home which is an old converted building. After one week of being occupied, about 6 weeks later, we discovered damp patches up the walls which continued to grow until we turned the stop tap off. There has...
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