Had to do a quote today for moving rad to other side of upstairs bedroom, I told the customer the pipes must run under the floor as t&e cable is running along skirting board. Customer insists she wants copper pipe run along nearly 2 walls to new rad. I will Not be issuing a quote for this job, awkward customers who think they know best and will probably be more trouble than it's worth!
It's not just it looking a mess, but also me being legally responsible if the cable melted due to excess heat or flooded electrics! I have found from previous experience these types of customers are a pain to deal with.
Maybe I'm missing something here... But, as a potential customer, what's the problem with pipes going along the walls... I agree it won't look as nice, but if painted same colour as the walls I personally don't find it an issue... and I'd probably rather have that done than all the hassle of carpet and floorboards up to do the work, which will obviously cost more.. As I say, am I missing something? Regards, Cando
Electrics are running along bottom of skirting, so if the pipe was ever to leak it would damage them and also the problem of excess heat near to t&e cable.
Yes, but if the cable was to melt and say that the customer had a pile of laundry near said wall and the laundry caught fire I would be held responsible! I could say I advised the customer it's not a good idea, however it's my word against theirs and it's against regulations
The pipe would be within the 40mm range of the electrics and it could leak in the future, soldering isn't really an issue.
She is insistent on doing it this way. I'm just bringing up about awkward customers we have to face from time to time.
Fair enough, I see your reasoning... But.. If pipes were under the floor they are just as likely to leak... and surely most folk have cables under the floor as well. If it's against regulations fair enough though! Regards, Cando
Careful mind, you're on the 'just talk' forum, full of diyers who shouldn't be allowed to post opinions or buy tools........