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  1. G

    fitting a mira exell shower

    I always find that a standard rothenburger, or similar pipe slice, will leave approx 18mm length of copper when pressed against the tiles as you cut.
  2. P

    Converting gravity fed to unvented hot cylinder - cost?

    You need to buy a weir gauge to measure the flow rate and a wet pressure test gauge( monument or rothenburger) the gauge needs to be put as close to the mains incoming supply as possible, and you need to take about 5 different readings over the day. These have to be both standing and operating...
  3. L

    What Blowtorch???

    Rothenburger seem to be the popular professional choice. Several models to choose from .
  4. Paul Barker

    How to do solder ring joints in close proximity?

    [/url] Yes exact one. much more controlled flame than the Rothenburger.
  5. Paul Barker

    How to do solder ring joints in close proximity?

    ...I like Turbotorch but can't find a link for you. I buy them regularly from a small independent merchants in my own town. The Rothenburger or that similar tool on screwfix you found are reasonable. Their fault is too wide aflame but at least they are hot enough to do the job.Just need to...
  6. S

    Tool for the job

    Knipex tools are top notch, but Rothenburger do the same tool for less, albeit without the plasticky bits on.
  7. C

    Differing heat levels in Radiators &

    Ah, the old 'hoping for the best' trick. I think Rothenburger actually sell a specialist tool for this now. I WANT ONE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. nickso

    Differing heat levels in Radiators &

    does it come with an attachment for tight spaces? nothing worse than hoping for the best in a full loft :o
  9. S

    Differing heat levels in Radiators &

    ...What theory would that be? :? If you're serious about forcing the water to go downstairs, why haven't you got ALL upstairs rad valves completely completely COMPLETELY shut? :shock: Ah, the old 'hoping for the best' trick. I think Rothenburger actually sell a specialist tool for this now.
  10. G

    Thermostatic Mixer Shower Installation Question (Connectors)

    How about a rad valve spanner? I use a Rothenburger ratchet rad valve spanner which has various sizes built on the shaft, going from small to a lot larger. Dont know what exact sizes are but I wouldn't leave home without it :wink:
  11. W

    Multimeters

    ...is a tradesman with time on his hands. i like chaos anyway. ..
  12. R

    Multimeters

    ...and see the obvious correlation. A tradesman who turns up with neat and tidy, clean organised van,good quality tools Fluke, Bahco, Rothenburger etc will automatically have a distinct advantage.I suppose it's a matter of personal integrity and respect for your job/trade... I have often...
  13. B

    Quality blowlamp

    ...& they will send a free service kit on request that replace's the spark assembly,adjustment screw & neck if u can get them f"""king little allen screws out. just bought a turbo tourch last month & very impressed apart from it can take up to 5 or 6 clicks to light un like the rothenburger.
  14. M

    New blowtorch

    never mind the fread ... Rothenburger are boss an for the calor bottle ;)
  15. N

    Rip off Plumb Centre!

    Wowsers:shock: I would get onto their website and tell them off...........I did to Rothenburger when a hacksaw lasted a short while, and they replaced it, free. and gave me some goodies too. and I got me money back from the shop I bought it at :) Easy to do on the web. :wink:
  16. O

    What's the best professional "blow lamp"?

    Screw on a cylinder or the end of a pipe? Ive got a Rothenburger something or other with built in igniter (a must-have IMO). It's ok, but there are others, just it was the only one in the shop at the time. Bullfinch is a good make, but there are lots of makes of cars on the road, obviously...
  17. C

    £1. 34 PER MILE ARE THEY KIDDING

    ...van then , we made him feel sorry for us very frugal living ,we were very pitiful (no stringfellows that week )baked beans heated with rothenburger an we chirped about how "Tebbit was right, on your Bike etc ", he left us an accepted our returns lol points on working down London...
  18. Bahco

    Tools

    Buy a decent pipebender. I have a Rothenburger and am quite satisfied with it. :D You do not need to heat the pipe when using a spring. :shock:
  19. T

    rothenberger gas torches

    get a primus auto ignition power jet torch they get much hotter ive had both types and wouldent go back to the rothenburger http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=010112135&r=2037&g=105
  20. B

    Anyone recommend decent pipebenders?

    i must agree with chris about benders rothenburg have got to be the worst iused to have a pair of red record which i found to be the best.hilmore benders last approx two years,arm snaps as do bolts on the hook.blue record about the same now use tripod much better but bulky.
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