Hello,
can anyone maybe shed some light on this?
I've already heard from two companies that they cannot provide a quote for installing the washbasins we supplied ourselves because they are not allowed to install them dürfen. Even our plumber, who is handling the rest of the house installations, said he is not allowed to do it. Then I asked a carpentry company installing our staircase, and they also say they are not allowed to do it. I am also not receiving any offers or inquiries from my request for quotes on MyHammer.
I'm missing a piece of the puzzle here to understand. Why exactly is no one allowed to do this?
can anyone maybe shed some light on this?
I've already heard from two companies that they cannot provide a quote for installing the washbasins we supplied ourselves because they are not allowed to install them dürfen. Even our plumber, who is handling the rest of the house installations, said he is not allowed to do it. Then I asked a carpentry company installing our staircase, and they also say they are not allowed to do it. I am also not receiving any offers or inquiries from my request for quotes on MyHammer.
I'm missing a piece of the puzzle here to understand. Why exactly is no one allowed to do this?
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nordanney6 Jul 2020 12:14kati1337 schrieb:
The plumber also mentioned something about warranty claims, but I didn’t fully understand it. You supply the items, he installs them. Then he takes full responsibility for the warranty for the following years, even if, for example, you bought defective items. The risk shifts from you to him.
@kati1337
Buying washbasins online means transport across Germany/Europe with all its risks (microcracks, etc.).
Installing them over tile edges always creates stresses in the washbasin due to the necessary torque; whenever you lean or support yourself, there are stresses involved. No one wants to take that risk.
In my opinion, the only option is to pay 10–100€ (about $11–110) under the table or have a friend do it for free.
Advantage: if one breaks, the drill holes will match the replacement washbasin.
Buying washbasins online means transport across Germany/Europe with all its risks (microcracks, etc.).
Installing them over tile edges always creates stresses in the washbasin due to the necessary torque; whenever you lean or support yourself, there are stresses involved. No one wants to take that risk.
In my opinion, the only option is to pay 10–100€ (about $11–110) under the table or have a friend do it for free.
Advantage: if one breaks, the drill holes will match the replacement washbasin.
Ah, okay, that really clears things up. So the tradesperson would basically be liable if I damage my WASHBASIN?
Wow, that makes a lot of things clear to me now. I wouldn’t do that either if I were them.
I thought it was about water damage inside the wall or something like that. That’s why I didn’t understand the objections. I mean, they have to be liable for that anyway in a new build. But for external materials as well, that’s obviously a different matter.
So now we probably have to decide whether to improve our own skills or return the purchased components and take another look at the general contractor’s showroom to see if we can find something we could live with.
Wow, that makes a lot of things clear to me now. I wouldn’t do that either if I were them.
I thought it was about water damage inside the wall or something like that. That’s why I didn’t understand the objections. I mean, they have to be liable for that anyway in a new build. But for external materials as well, that’s obviously a different matter.
So now we probably have to decide whether to improve our own skills or return the purchased components and take another look at the general contractor’s showroom to see if we can find something we could live with.
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T_im_Norden6 Jul 2020 12:55This isn’t exactly rocket science.
The plumber should have already prepared the connections.
Then you need to have the mounting brackets for the table and screw it firmly in place.
Just make sure not to tighten it too much to avoid stress.
The plumber should have already prepared the connections.
Then you need to have the mounting brackets for the table and screw it firmly in place.
Just make sure not to tighten it too much to avoid stress.
T_im_Norden schrieb:
This isn’t rocket science.
The plumber should have already prepared the connections.
Then you just need the mounting brackets for the table and screw it in place.
Just be careful not to overtighten because of stress.That’s exactly what worries me. Especially the wall mounting, on tiles, in our own home, by people who have never done wall mounting before. :/ I can’t imagine that the first attempt will be straight and properly done.
Also, I need to cut holes for the drain and faucet in our solid wood panels with a thickness of 4.5cm (1.8 inches). I lack both the experience and the tools for that.
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T_im_Norden6 Jul 2020 13:27For the holes, look for a hole saw.
You simply attach it to the drill.
Buy a board of the same thickness at the hardware store and practice.
Get a tile drill bit and practice on an old tile.
Watch instructional videos on the well-known video platform and look for guides on hardware store websites.
You simply attach it to the drill.
Buy a board of the same thickness at the hardware store and practice.
Get a tile drill bit and practice on an old tile.
Watch instructional videos on the well-known video platform and look for guides on hardware store websites.
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