On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:21:09 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote:

Presumably this inverted U is too far out from the wall to fit the
dishwasher and you now have a broken cabinet as well and nothing to
show for it.

Yes, about a foot away from the wall.

Fortunately I hadn't got so far with breaking the cabinet that I
couldn't put it back together again, so that's an option. Have left it
slightly dismantled so that the chap can show his wife when she comes
in from work, and they can discuss the options - none of which looks
delightful.

I have advised the flat owner to consult a CH engineer to see if these
pipes could be reformed and laid flat - looks doable to me, though
some drainage of the water pipes will need to be done.

If it was my own place I'd be happy to do it, but with another flat
downstairs and not being 100% sure I'd rather not take the risk that
something could go awry (especially at this time of year....). Someone
else can carry the can for that.

PoP