the plumber says
no problem mate … it’s all plastic these days … you just push fit them all together … 15mil … interesting job … just choose some fittings & give me a call …
the mixer / tap / shower head saleslady says
… nice choice of fittings, sir … 15mm? no, you’ll need 22mm pipework …
so, I thought I’d try plumber no. 2
plastic plus pressure? … no … could well blow the fittings apart … much better to use copper … 22mm? mmm well yes, if that’s what you want … compression fittings can leak over the years … best soldered & done with it … leaks? No, it won’t.
So – I’m just the chippy for the moment. Maybe it’s time I learnt some plumbing basics.
The plan is …
A shower system – unvented gravity fed hot & cold, but then pumped to up to pressure.
Pump’s got to be close to the tank (I’m told), then runs under the floor 10m through ceiling void (runs between the joists – no cutting or notching) – all accessible now, but later it won’t be as it’s getting a beautiful T&G wooden floor on top. What about pipe support? What about expansion for this distance – noises & sagging on the pipes? (My central heating pipes all expand & click away every morning – I’m sure they’re wearing themselves through).
Last couple of metres to the shower is behind a stud wall – all accessible for now, but later it’ll all be boarded up, tanked, tiled, locked & bolted.
no problem mate … it’s all plastic these days … you just push fit them all together … 15mil … interesting job … just choose some fittings & give me a call …
the mixer / tap / shower head saleslady says
… nice choice of fittings, sir … 15mm? no, you’ll need 22mm pipework …
so, I thought I’d try plumber no. 2
plastic plus pressure? … no … could well blow the fittings apart … much better to use copper … 22mm? mmm well yes, if that’s what you want … compression fittings can leak over the years … best soldered & done with it … leaks? No, it won’t.
So – I’m just the chippy for the moment. Maybe it’s time I learnt some plumbing basics.
The plan is …
A shower system – unvented gravity fed hot & cold, but then pumped to up to pressure.
Pump’s got to be close to the tank (I’m told), then runs under the floor 10m through ceiling void (runs between the joists – no cutting or notching) – all accessible now, but later it won’t be as it’s getting a beautiful T&G wooden floor on top. What about pipe support? What about expansion for this distance – noises & sagging on the pipes? (My central heating pipes all expand & click away every morning – I’m sure they’re wearing themselves through).
Last couple of metres to the shower is behind a stud wall – all accessible for now, but later it’ll all be boarded up, tanked, tiled, locked & bolted.