Deadleg in central heating system capped with John Guest Fitting

It hasn't killed me yet!

 

Now that would allow me to sleep well at night...

 

Did you go around the rest of his system and replace all the other push-fits too?

 

Is that the fear of an inevitable leak or the fact you've lost 5p?

 

Fortunately it was just the one, a vanity unit that had been removed from a bedroom.

 

Er, I mean Barsteward...

 

Phew - thank gawd it was only the one.


(Yes, I'm still being sarcy.)

 

Do you mean to say I didn't sleep a wink last night for nothing? I thought you were being serious and hurtful

 

He should be given the chance to rectify to your satisfaction, so tell him you'll pay him when he's replaced and fitted the damaged parts correctly.

 

Horses for courses really.
I don't think it's fair to slate the guy for using them as push fit is a fully accepted system these days. Phone the manufacturer and I'm sure they'll remove any doubts you may have.

As CGN has said, you can't refuse payment just because the shower hasn't been installed correctly. You must first give him an opportunity to sort it out, or come to an agreement on final payment to cover your costs to have someone else do it correctly.

 

As CGN and Longs say above.

Make a 'snagging' list, making sure it is valid and reasonable (take photos in case the whole situation goes pear-shaped).

Then sit down with the guy - or write/email him if you can't face that - and ask him to sort them. If he refuses, then you can get someone else to do it and use the money you would have paid the first guy to cover the cost - but you need to be fair; only withhold the necessary amount. And make sure you inform him of what you intend to do before you do it.

But DON'T just refuse him access to sort the job as, most likely, you would be the one at fault.

And, there is nothing wrong with plastic push-fits. If you are getting that pernickety, then my sympathies lie with the poor plumber