Comments on: The DIY Hell Goes On

By: Tucson Plumbing

Tucson Plumbing — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:13:05 +0000

I agree. Not only does copper last longer but it looks better too.

By: Bock

Bock — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:08:56 +0000

I don't like the plastic piping, despite what that other individual thinks. Some people just have no soul.

By: unstranger

unstranger — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:03:27 +0000

Standards are essential BOCK and it's good to plumb with copper. I don't like that plastic piping either but it does what it says it will and easily. Too easily I think. No art in it.

By: The Great Zucchini

The Great Zucchini — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:22:52 +0000

Feck yer spaights for gods sake, BOYD's was the original…

By: de fan

de fan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:07:12 +0000

Do you remember the old Mickey Barrys in High Street, he sold anything you could want.
nails, nuts and bolts all sold loose and wrapped in old newspaper. The new man is not bad but it's not the same.
I wonder if he has those things for taking stones out of horses hoofs.
It's still a good place to get proper tradesman's tools. Those big DIY places sell some amount of shite.

By: Bock

Bock — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:19:07 +0000

It's not necessary. A properly-made compression joint won't leak.

By: Griff

Griff — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:17:25 +0000

PTFE = put tape fucking everywhere… so says a plumber I know..

By: james

james — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:01:06 +0000

carpenter me arse—-jesus was a plumber skiled in pvc

By: Sniffle&Cry

Sniffle&Cry — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:55:31 +0000

Excellent, but I think you like plumping, you know sorta like that lady who doth protest too much.

By: Saint Russ

Saint Russ — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:46:33 +0000

I was plumbing on Friday – hate it as well. Little bloody leaks that sneak out when you're not looking. Agree about the isolation valves – worth their weight, until they start to leak as well….