what you use then lads

[Dannypipe]

Both look identical to me. I use Hilmors, and they have a square section that can fit in a vice....I don't think many plumbers carry a vice around in their van though, so it's fairly pointless.

Most benders do the job....the only reason I use Himors is they were given to me free as part of my first plumbing course...govenment funded course with a £300 tool allowance....that was back when there was a massive shortage of plumbers. Now people want to rip you off for the same course.

 

[tiling spread]

my mood has bin up and down more then a hooker pantys

 

[ecowarm]

just get the cheapo set off ebay, half the price you looking at, will do the same job.

when you have more experience upgrade, simple

eco

 

[plumbandplumber]

Friend of mine nearly kills himself with laughter when watching me bend 22mm. He can do it at any angle with or without support, etc.

I jump up and down on my (Hilmor) and even then I'm not quite heavy enough on some days - once I get the bend going I'm okay, but it's the starting bit that hassles me.

I've tried spinach, porridge and so on ...

If you struggle with 22 (I do), put one lever end onto the ground, then pull the other lever with one hand whilst pulling on the pipe with the other hand.

Much easier!

 

[dontknowitall]

If you struggle with 22 (I do), put one lever end onto the ground, then pull the other lever with one hand whilst pulling on the pipe with the other hand.

Much easier!

I'm not strong enough to do it like that - I have to put one end on ground then jump on the blighter ...

 

[PlumbBobBob]

lol thats exactly what i do, you been watching?

 

[tiling spread]

the best way iv seen it to be done is set the pipe in place and then put a bender arm in to your forarm then pall in to you sorted or just jump on it