On 30 Sep 2004 22:53:44 GMT, Ian Stirling wrote:

Arthur wrote:
I shall be plumbing a combi boiler in in a few days.
But I've never seen an example of the close-up-to-the-boiler
pipework connections.

The only thing I've been able to guess at is that I should use Unions
on the boiler outlets/inlets. And the pipework beyonf these will have
to be niftily directed onwards.
I'd like to make a very good job of it all so I would welcome all of your
advice
and even any pictures you might have. You can send as many pics as you like
to

Few dozen m of 1" hose, and a few jubilee clips.
Job done.

IMO...

End-feed looks nicer than solder-ring fittings, and is almost as
easy.
(you need a sighted chimp, blind one probably can't manage it.)

Go to http://www.toolstation.com/ or http://www.screwfix.com/ and
order some packs of end-feed pipe fittings, and a pipe-bender.
Have a play with them on a spare bit of pope.
You'll need some lead-free solder, flux, and a blowtorch (I would not advise
a hot air gun.)

Use a powerful torch, with a propane/butane mix cartridge. Look for one that has a little pre-heat
tube that loops through the edge of the flame - these are usually advertised as 'non flaring' or
'use at any angle' types. Self-igniting is also handy.