Disposing Of Tank In My Loft

[Agile]

When I replace a loft tank I normally upturn the old Galvanised one and fit the plastic on top.

That increases the head of water and provides a firm base for the plastic tank at no extra cost.

It also absolves me of having to do anything with the old tank!

Tony

 

[peterperfection]

When I replace a loft tank I normally upturn the old Galvanised one and fit the plastic on top.

That increases the head of water and provides a firm base for the plastic tank at no extra cost.

It also absolves me of having to do anything with the old tank!

Tony

That's a great idea .

That is what's called 'thinking outside the box (or on top of it-- so to speak)
Kills 2 birds with one stone .
Thanks for your post .

 

[CBF]

Trust a tradesman -- I AM a TRADESMAN.

Us tradesmen have given you choices

PP a tradesman

I nearly wet myself then

 

[LDoubtfire]

Lets not go off topic.Petersberg I think it was classes himself
As a tradesman.That’s good,he gave his advice and opinion.
Anyway roof trusses and the chimney stack get in the way of
Well everything really.
Someone has suggested using a Sabre Saw.The same person
Says roof insulation is fire proof etc.An angle grinder should
Be oaky,but I might pass on an angle grinder.


Lewis Doubtfire

 

[peterperfection]

Lets not go off topic.Petersberg I think it was classes himself
As a tradesman.That’s good,he gave his advice and opinion.
Anyway roof trusses and the chimney stack get in the way of
Well everything really.
Someone has suggested using a Sabre Saw.The same person
Says roof insulation is fire proof etc.An angle grinder should
Be oaky,but I might pass on an angle grinder.


Lewis Doubtfire

I give up .

what do you want to hear >?

yes--it is ok to use a angle grinder-- just dont use a cheapo disc in it ..
Use a diamond disc.. Most diamond discs will cut steel and masonry .
Sparks- no problem at all.

But- Like I say-- I give up.

good luck .
I'm out of here .

 

[Dan Robinson]

Thank the lord.

 

[mogget]

Thank the lord.

 

[LDoubtfire]

Thanks Peterfection,members,I started the `thread`,
I`ll finish it.I`m much wiser now than a few hours
Ago.The power of the internet via the forums,it`s
Truly awesome.
Put to bed,over and out.


Lewis Doubtfire

 

[swbjackson]

Just how much did the PLUMBER charge you to replace a cold water tank in your loft ?.

WHY could he not remove the old one ?.

I'd bet if you had offered him £1000 to remove it-- it would have been gone within 30 minutes .

That is the difference with a True Tradesman who values his customers AND VALUES REPEATED CUSTOM and the 'here today-gone tomorrow' plumber who is in for the 'QUICK KILL'.

Please let us know how much he charged you for a replacement cold water tank.

It's quite often not practical to remove the old cold water cistern at the same time as fitting the new one due to the build up of sludge and slime in the bottom. You either spend a couple of hours cleaning and drying it before cutting it up or let it dry naturally and come back to remove it at a later time. Both of these options cost extra and are not essential so a true tradesmen will give his/her customer the option.

 

[sooey]

It`s looking like it might be a `hack saw`attack perhaps.
What gauge / size of teeth per running inch would members
Suggest for a galvanised steel tank.
Thanks.

Lewis Doubtfire

any at all will do-- cheaper the better . Easy Easy job.

There speaks a man who's never done one. tradesman my arrse.

 

[Dan Robinson]

How very dare you. He's a dab hand with his junior hacksaw I'll have you know. Does 5" air vents and everweefink. .

 

[CBF]

yes--it is ok to use a angle grinder, Sparks- no problem at all

Oh dear I do hope you have the fire service on speed dial