Opinions needed on plumbing job

[Doggit]

It's the fruitcakes and the ill informed that ruin it

Apology happily accepted Dan, unfortunately, there's a lot of the professionals here that seem to come in to the fruitcake category at times - but at least it makes the world diverse.

 

[Matthew89]

Hi. So an update on the pipework. Decided to rip out all of the previous rubbish, where I found out that the supposed straight run to the end of the radiator was not only not level but also not straight.

Anyway. Bought myself some new toys, also have a heat mat but not in the photo.

Started but not yet finished the pipework. Its all done dry and in my opinion is looking good. Ill burn it up tomorrow and hopefully it will look the same.

I thought this was the best option to use existing holes through the brickwork but keep the pipework level.

Quite tidy on the other side also

Hopefully tomorrow I can show you finsihed pictures and tell you theres no leaks.

Matt

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Nice job fella. You've put his efforts to shame there.

Be careful with that torch though, that gas burns very hot and it wont take long to sweat those joints in with it! If you can, I'd take the valves off the end of the pipes until you've soldered up, or you could easily melt the washers.

 

[Matthew89]

Well. Pipework is all finished. Ive refilled the system and all is looking good. No leaks so far. Its far from perfect but Im happy with it. Now I can repair the plaster and move on with my decorating.

Matthew

Also. Thanks to everyone who helped me out

 

[Madrab]

Well done you ... you put that so called professional to shame. You should take those photos and do a before and after and send them to his trader site as part of his feedback, give him a showing up.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Looks pretty good to me, with Madrab on that one, you've put your guy to shame there.

 

[motorbiking]

Looks good.. I don't know if you worked it out for yourself but with pre-soldered fittings, keep the torch away from the solder and on the fitting & pipe, that way the solder sucks in to the joint rather than just melts out. I personally dab a bit extra on the outside.

I wouldn't let the guy off the hook - ask him for a partial refund of at least the cost of your materials.

Be careful about creating humps as they can trap air.

 

[Nige F]

Its far from perfect but Im happy with it.
Don't do yourself down - that is a fine job for a DIY'er When those pipes are painted the slight kink won't notice.

Matthew

Also. Thanks to everyone who helped me out

 

[rules&rulers]

Great first job
Not to many burn marks and cant see to much solder runs,once painted it will look the job.
Are you free second week in november?

 

[oilboffin]

Fantastic now take a photo and get the so called plumber and shove it up his arse.

 

[gas112]

This post is exactly what this site should be about OP puts up a genuine concern and instead of ripping his head of people have given the guy advice on how to do it himself and he has managed to do a far better job than the guy who he paid . well done OP

 

[ServiceNumpty]

Don't forget with his negative feedback on MyBuilder post pictures of his work to quantify the negative feedback.

 

[bernardgreen]

Very good job. Well done.