Hello everyone,
Since I plan to move into my newly purchased property in 3 months and no plumber is available to install the new drinking water pipes, I am thinking of doing it myself.
Stainless steel pipes with a press fitting system will be used. The heating system will be newly installed by a professional plumber.
Since I have little knowledge about sizing, I am turning to you for advice.
It’s a bungalow. The bathroom is located below, meaning I will run the pipes up along the left and right sides of the wall to supply the washbasin and toilet, and on the other side the bathtub with shower. Then, through the wall, I will connect to the kitchen sink and dishwasher. It’s not really complicated, but how large should the pipes be?
I have attached a picture. What do you think?
Is 18mm (3/4 inch) hot water pipe enough for circulation?
18mm (3/4 inch) cold water pipe for the washing machine?
15mm (1/2 inch) cold water pipe for the dishwasher?
I would be very grateful for any advice you can give.
Since I plan to move into my newly purchased property in 3 months and no plumber is available to install the new drinking water pipes, I am thinking of doing it myself.
Stainless steel pipes with a press fitting system will be used. The heating system will be newly installed by a professional plumber.
Since I have little knowledge about sizing, I am turning to you for advice.
It’s a bungalow. The bathroom is located below, meaning I will run the pipes up along the left and right sides of the wall to supply the washbasin and toilet, and on the other side the bathtub with shower. Then, through the wall, I will connect to the kitchen sink and dishwasher. It’s not really complicated, but how large should the pipes be?
I have attached a picture. What do you think?
Is 18mm (3/4 inch) hot water pipe enough for circulation?
18mm (3/4 inch) cold water pipe for the washing machine?
15mm (1/2 inch) cold water pipe for the dishwasher?
I would be very grateful for any advice you can give.
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Bieber081512 Sep 2016 22:18The Federal Environment Agency should revise its publication editorially ... (My father apparently committed an administrative offense about 15 years ago.)
Bieber0815 schrieb:
The environmental agency should revise its publication editorially... (My father apparently committed an administrative offense about 15 years ago.) I’m quite sure he’s not the only one who installed his own pipes; in my opinion, there’s not much to it.
I don’t think bodily injury is still considered a minor offense. If a person is harmed due to legionella contamination, that is no longer a trivial matter.
As mentioned, no plaintiff means no judge. However, once you get involved with rental properties, things can really get complicated.
Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide what they do. Personally, I have no problem handling such tasks myself as long as it only affects me and my immediate surroundings—that is certainly okay. But since I mostly rent out the renovated properties, it’s a different level altogether, which is why I’m giving this advice.
By the way, using aluminum composite pipes for plumbing can be avoided; they are mainly relevant for heating systems because oxygen tightness matters there. I would use a standard 20mm or 25mm (¾ inch or 1 inch) plastic pipe, which is easier to install and forms a proper ring.
As mentioned, no plaintiff means no judge. However, once you get involved with rental properties, things can really get complicated.
Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to decide what they do. Personally, I have no problem handling such tasks myself as long as it only affects me and my immediate surroundings—that is certainly okay. But since I mostly rent out the renovated properties, it’s a different level altogether, which is why I’m giving this advice.
By the way, using aluminum composite pipes for plumbing can be avoided; they are mainly relevant for heating systems because oxygen tightness matters there. I would use a standard 20mm or 25mm (¾ inch or 1 inch) plastic pipe, which is easier to install and forms a proper ring.