tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post7597523707510963168..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Leaky pipes can ruin your plansRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-37107092504881210592013-02-15T08:20:36.908+00:002013-02-15T08:20:36.908+00:00Gayle Manning,
Thanks for the advice ... even tho...Gayle Manning,<br /><br />Thanks for the advice ... even though it is nearly a year late!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-77597396840118926872013-02-14T20:03:20.586+00:002013-02-14T20:03:20.586+00:00Oh, well, even without that policy, I would still ...Oh, well, even without that policy, I would still choose plastic pipes since they don’t rust, pit, scale or corrode. However, they are more prone to both the hot and cold weather. For cold weather, electrical heat tape can be useful to keep pipes from freezing and trapping. And, of course, I agree with Carmella’s suggestion. =)<br /><br />Regards,<br /><a href="http://grunerbrass.com/compression-fittings/" rel="nofollow"> Gayle Manning </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201461034568082406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-34068287649076564272012-10-18T19:30:07.671+01:002012-10-18T19:30:07.671+01:00Carmella,
Thanks for the advice.
Unfortunately w...Carmella,<br /><br />Thanks for the advice.<br /><br />Unfortunately we are not allowed to use anything but plastic pipes because of regulations laid down by the local council.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-86991067935912864682012-10-18T18:37:47.602+01:002012-10-18T18:37:47.602+01:00Since the plastic pipes are often exposed to the s...Since the plastic pipes are often exposed to the sun and cold, I think you should replace them with galvanized steel pipes. This kind of pipe is more durable and highly resistant to the sun’s heat and cold weather. Or, if you still want plastic pipes, be sure to cover it so that it won’t be exposed to the sun, which is one of the major reasons why it turns brittle.<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.advancedplumbing.ca/toronto-plumbing-services/" rel="nofollow">Carmella Vancil</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064089171141624418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-58552492328818040082012-02-19T22:07:40.917+00:002012-02-19T22:07:40.917+00:00Phil Broeders,
I don't expect that replacing ...Phil Broeders,<br /><br />I don't expect that replacing the pipe work will take too long or be too expensive.<br /><br />As to the leak in the conservatory roof ... well it is along the outer edge of the roof, and my builder has pointed out that the leak is right where the gutter has filled up with rubbish and it is where the water from the leaky pipe runs into the gutter ... and apparently straight out again.<br /><br />I intend to clear the rubbish out of the gutter tomorrow and hope that it will cure the problem. If it doesn't, I will be contacting the company that built the conservatory as it is still under guarantee.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-91117144335390424852012-02-19T20:06:18.836+00:002012-02-19T20:06:18.836+00:00Bob - this is not a big job. Plastic pipes don...Bob - this is not a big job. Plastic pipes don't cost much to replace and often don't need to be glued together (modern ones come with a kind of male / female system where you just slot them into each other. <br /><br />Of more concern would be the fact that your conservatory is leaking. Whether the water comes from a leaking pipe or simple rainfall, it shouldn't be able to get through the conservatory roof.<br /><br />I'd get a couple of quotes to ensure you're not ripped off.Broedershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218127480258279732noreply@blogger.com