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me to, what a good idea.like them kibosh. good idea to have a couple on the van..
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me to, what a good idea.like them kibosh. good idea to have a couple on the van..
Floor board......Don't know what board your on about, but the chipboard I've ever removed, requires two sizable cuts before you can 'lift' it.
Damn that reminds me as I need to restore my Fathers 18" Record monkey wrench must be over 50 years old now.
Floor board......
My mistake, always cut 1mm less or so then go through carefully with a pad saw.Chipboard..........in OP's case
I had a similar occurrence a few years ago. Chipboard floor, unmarked central heating pipe, circular saw followed by water spout. Don't like to talk about.
Luckily for me, the plumber was my son, who was around in a shot, but not before some damage had been done to the ceiling and furnishings below. Customer, who was understandably ****ed off, become a right pain during the resulting insurance claim.
In my defence, the original plumber had bashed the 15mm pipe flat, so he could fit between the bottom of the chipboard and the top of the RSJ, instead of running in through the whole cut hole in the RSJ. Well that's my poor excuses.
Since this sorry episode, I've purchased a inspection camera and some of Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair Clamp 15mm - https://www.lbsbmonline.co.uk/kibosh-emergency-pipe-repair-clamp-15mm?gclid=CjwKCAjwzMbLBRBzEiwAfFz4gVHgztzB6bOXjrlWf4XcXfNOYRTLVCvokWbxeWQeqxv8hdQeF5q4RBoCFekQAvD_BwE which I used the other month, when the carpenter hit a pipe .
Its all come flooding back now . I hate chipboard flooring, bring back tongue & grove.
You were very lucky on this occasion! It is very daunting when you are faced with this problem, I think most of us have been there at one time or another. I know how scary and embarrassing it can be.
Knowing where the water and gas stop cocks are is essential when working on properties. (obviously you should find this out whilst checking the Main earth bonding's)
It could be an idea to get some basic plumbing training? Basic understanding of heating and plumbing systems can be advantageous in these situations. Also if you can learn to do basic pipe work you would be able to fix most leaks yourself. Not only giving you confidence but also possibly saving you big costs.
I had a similar occurrence a few years ago. Chipboard floor, unmarked central heating pipe, circular saw followed by water spout. Don't like to talk about.
Luckily for me, the plumber was my son, who was around in a shot, but not before some damage had been done to the ceiling and furnishings below. Customer, who was understandably ****ed off, become a right pain during the resulting insurance claim.
In my defence, the original plumber had bashed the 15mm pipe flat, so he could fit between the bottom of the chipboard and the top of the RSJ, instead of running in through the whole cut hole in the RSJ. Well that's my poor excuses.
Since this sorry episode, I've purchased a inspection camera and some of Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair Clamp 15mm - https://www.lbsbmonline.co.uk/kibosh-emergency-pipe-repair-clamp-15mm?gclid=CjwKCAjwzMbLBRBzEiwAfFz4gVHgztzB6bOXjrlWf4XcXfNOYRTLVCvokWbxeWQeqxv8hdQeF5q4RBoCFekQAvD_BwE which I used the other month, when the carpenter hit a pipe .
Its all come flooding back now . I hate chipboard flooring, bring back tongue & grove.
You were very lucky on this occasion! It is very daunting when you are faced with this problem, I think most of us have been there at one time or another. I know how scary and embarrassing it can be.
Knowing where the water and gas stop cocks are is essential when working on properties. (obviously you should find this out whilst checking the Main earth bonding's)
It could be an idea to get some basic plumbing training? Basic understanding of heating and plumbing systems can be advantageous in these situations. Also if you can learn to do basic pipe work you would be able to fix most leaks yourself. Not only giving you confidence but also possibly saving you big costs.
Did that Kibosh thing really do the job Midwest? It looks perfect for what just happened to me! Does it just clip down over the pipe?
I think some basic plumbing is a very good idea DM. I do always look to see where the stop cock is but as the plumber told me in this case that would not have helped a great deal as it was a pipe on the heating circuit so all the water would have still drained out of all the radiators through my little hole! Hence a little water knowledge being a good idea
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In the corner, top of the stairs, gas pipe (I later marked the existence of), luckily I was rather gentle drilling through
I'm going to get one of those Kibosh! There are 2 sizes 15mm and 22mm. Does anyone know the most common size of pipe? Although I'll probably get both anyway!
The common sizes of pipe are 15mm and 22mmI'm going to get one of those Kibosh! There are 2 sizes 15mm and 22mm. Does anyone know the most common size of pipe? Although I'll probably get both anyway!
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