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• 8 Sep 2019

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when fitting one of these in the bath in conjunction with concealed copper pipes, can I get the pipes level and the correct distance apart and then strap them in with something like this prior to bonding?

I want to make sure that they don't move whilst I tile or even whilst I apply the bonding coat

Here's where I am currently at:

 

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Current situation.

 

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• 8 Sep 2019

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Use pipe clips attached to wall, cost pennies

 

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I have pipe clips but was trying to avoid cutting out too much of the wall.
Also, do I need to sleeve this pipe or anything before I apply the bonding coat

 

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Look up saddle clamps. Covering the pipes with duct tape will provide protection .

 

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That’s a genius suggestion! Thanks
Is there much flexibility when it comes to fitting the towel rad if the pipes are a few mm out?

 

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You need to be accurate ,once you have plastered / tiled over there isn't much leeway. Ensure there is plenty of the pipe protruding from the wall, you can easily cut back ,but not so easy to extend !!!

 

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If you intend to come straight out the wall and into an angled valve ,rather than elbow up to a straight valve ,you would need to also ensure that the two pipes are level.

 

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Yes, I will level and set apart at the correct distance before I fix the saddle clips and bond this in.

 

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• 11 Sep 2019

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Once I’ve levelled and clamped in the pipes, I will hold the rad up Andrew make sure the pipes are heading into the holes for the rad valves. Once I am satisfied, I will bond and make good for tiling