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Dr Strangeglove · 04-01-2008

Thanks for the replies.

Firstly it will only cost me more if I do the work incorrectly. The reason for asking on this forum is to make sure I am capable of doing the work and ensuring that I am aware of the pitfalls and possible problems. A good plumber will do the work quickly, neatly and to a good quality. But as with all tradesmen, you don’t know how good a job they will do until it is done.

I fitted my own house alarm. It was hard work and took me two days to do what an installer would take ½? day. The difference is all my wiring is hidden behind coving as I was prepared to do the time consuming awkward items that they could not afford to do in their time plan. My friend had an alarm fitted shortly after I did mine and the mess they left him with was awful. His was a better spec than mine but his cost £3k compared to my £200, but mine was by far the neater job.

I would not want to have a separate thermostat control as I think this is taking it too far for what I need. I really wanted to know what things to avoid in relation to air traps, pipe sizes, tips on breaking into the pipe (draining etc) and what size radiator.

I can solder copper pipe etc, and I can work out the pipe lengths required etc. I am a sheet metal worker by trade (though I have been on the design side for a while now) and I have soldered using iron and torch plenty of times. The one thing I find from forums is experience which is something you can not get from a book. If you gents have any tips or warning then I would welcome them. I can assure you if I think I am not capable I will not attempt to do the work.

Thanks for your help so far.

Regards

Mick

04-01-2008	#4 (permalink)
Dr Strangeglove Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Advice required on fitting radiator into conservatory Thanks for the replies. Firstly it will only cost me more if I do the work incorrectly. The reason for asking on this forum is to make sure I am capable of doing the work and ensuring that I am aware of the pitfalls and possible problems. A good plumber will do the work quickly, neatly and to a good quality. But as with all tradesmen, you don’t know how good a job they will do until it is done. I fitted my own house alarm. It was hard work and took me two days to do what an installer would take ½? day. The difference is all my wiring is hidden behind coving as I was prepared to do the time consuming awkward items that they could not afford to do in their time plan. My friend had an alarm fitted shortly after I did mine and the mess they left him with was awful. His was a better spec than mine but his cost £3k compared to my £200, but mine was by far the neater job. I would not want to have a separate thermostat control as I think this is taking it too far for what I need. I really wanted to know what things to avoid in relation to air traps, pipe sizes, tips on breaking into the pipe (draining etc) and what size radiator. I can solder copper pipe etc, and I can work out the pipe lengths required etc. I am a sheet metal worker by trade (though I have been on the design side for a while now) and I have soldered using iron and torch plenty of times. The one thing I find from forums is experience which is something you can not get from a book. If you gents have any tips or warning then I would welcome them. I can assure you if I think I am not capable I will not attempt to do the work. Thanks for your help so far. Regards Mick