bends or fittings

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Zooman, Jun 3, 2015.

  1. Zooman

    Zooman New Member

    Hi all, I have just had a new central heating system installed in my bungalow.

    At the bottom of the radiator drops the pipe has been bent rarther than using 90 degree fittings?

    Is this normal practice as I can't recall seeing it done this way before.

    Many thanks
     
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2015
    Zooman, Jun 3, 2015
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  2. Dave does Gas

    Dave does Gas Screwfix Select

    Perfectly normal, take skill to use benders correctly and accurately
     
    Dave does Gas, Jun 3, 2015
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  3. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Yep and looks better ands cheaper than fittings!
     
    nigel willson, Jun 3, 2015
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  4. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    30 years & a bit & I still get it wrong occasionally.:rolleyes:
     
    KIAB, Jun 3, 2015
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  5. Rulland

    Rulland Screwfix Select

    I would have thought bends would have less resistance as well for the pump, though how much actual difference it would make!....
     
    Rulland, Jun 3, 2015
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  6. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Our own Mr Tom Plumb have some excellent video's on bending copper pipe.



     
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    KIAB, Jun 3, 2015
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  7. Dave does Gas

    Dave does Gas Screwfix Select

    Dont we all, several failed sets go into the spidge bag
     
    Dave does Gas, Jun 3, 2015
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  8. Deleted member 33931

    Deleted member 33931 Guest

    Bends are better than elbows in every respect. Except possibly aesthetic in some cases as they take up more room?
     
    Deleted member 33931, Jun 3, 2015
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  9. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    As it is a drop loop, has the plumber fitted a drain point?
     
    Jitender, Jun 3, 2015
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