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The Medway Handyman wrote:
Very complicated plumbing job today, re routing 15mm copper pipe around
several obstacles - ended up using around 30 solder ring 90 degree
fittings.


Maybe it's time to buy a tube bender :-)


Well worth it. When you get the hang of it one of the more satisfying
skills.

This seems to be a generic piece of kit
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...8255&ts=73868#


£23 at Toolstation, £29 at Screwfix or £34 at Plumbworld. Same spec &
picture.


Anyone used one? Any opinions?


I used a cheap one at a pal's place once and it simply wasn't a patch on
my Record - which did cost over three times as much. It's possible the
Screwfix one is ok, though - especially if you're only going to use it for
15mm. Or perhaps check Ebay for a secondhand branded one?

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