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Post by dcoxplumbing on Mar 10, 2017 16:39:41 GMT
Hello people (as Tom would say)
I'm going to be doing my first gravity to combi change next month and have to admit I'm feeling a bit daunted. Planning to take my time and do it carefully and methodically. Going from an old floor standing Ideal buried deep in a kitchen cupboard in the old chimney breast to an Intergas Eco on a different wall in the kitchen. Got to get the pipes up through a granite worktop which should be fun - trying to find someone else to cut that.
Anyone got any tips for me or suggestions of the order that things should be modified and pipes cut out / joined?
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Post by tomplum on Mar 10, 2017 18:42:58 GMT
each plumber has he's own way, I'd plan mine to three days, A day fixing the new boiler and running those pipes to where they need to go, A day stripping out the cylinder,tanks and old boiler, then the final day getting everything running and tiding, sometimes two days where enough but I always allowed three because I worked alone,
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 11, 2017 9:04:26 GMT
I did one with my mate a few weeks ago. We identified the pipes in the airing cupboard & then drained down & cylinder out. Reconnected pipes upstairs then went down to do combi.
Tbh, I was confused when I got there but it started to sink in.
As in everything the more you do the easier it'll be & the more you understand
Since being a member in here I worry a lot lot less than I used to do.
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Post by Pro Steve on Mar 11, 2017 9:48:53 GMT
It is always a good idea to warn the customer of possible small leaks when changing from a low pressure system to a pressurised system. More often than not all will be fine ,but if you have pre-warned them and they accept it then any leaks or system pressure loss will be an extra charge and not poor workmanship. Give yourself a few days and you well not feel rushed but more relaxed and a good job will lead to the next one.
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