Hi,

I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...

I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.

Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).

Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.

Thanks for any advice.

Cheers,
JohnH

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Hi,

I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...

I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.

Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).

Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.

Thanks for any advice.

Cheers,
JohnH

I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?

Adam

On 26 Jul, 21:13, "ARWadsworth"
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Hi,

I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...

I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.

Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).

Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.

Thanks for any advice.

Cheers,
JohnH

I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?

Adam

Thanks Adam,

Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.

Cheers,
JohnH

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On 26 Jul, 21:13, "ARWadsworth"
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Hi,

I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...

I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.

Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).

Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.

Thanks for any advice.

Cheers,
JohnH

I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?

Adam

Thanks Adam,

Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.

Get a plumber in to do the repair with soldered joints, send the bill
to the plasterer.
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Regards,
Stuart.

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On 26 Jul, 21:13, "ARWadsworth"
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Hi,
I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...
I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.
Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).
Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.
Thanks for any advice.
Cheers,
JohnH
I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?

Adam

Thanks Adam,

Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.


Its about ten times harder to fit a compression fitting to microbore
than it is to solder it.

Every one I did on my oil pipes leaked. All needed gunk added

Leave it.

If its not leaking.

If whatever it feeds doesn't work, you will have to replace it, but if
its only kinked a little it will still pass water.


Cheers,
JohnH

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wrote:
I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.

Microbore is a softer copper than the usual 15mm tube so shouldn't have
come to any harm. If you got a length of steel rod of the internal
diameter and put a taper on it you might be able to make it look better by
gently tapping it in - using some heat on the pipe. If there's room you
could also cut off and replace using a end feed solder coupler.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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On 27 Jul, 10:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
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On 26 Jul, 21:13, "ARWadsworth"
wrote:
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Hi,
I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...
I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.
Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).
Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.
Thanks for any advice.
Cheers,
JohnH
I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?

Adam

Thanks Adam,

Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.

Its about ten times harder to fit a compression fitting to microbore
than it is to solder it.

Every one I did on my oil pipes leaked. All needed gunk added

Leave it.

If its not leaking.

If whatever it feeds doesn't work, you will have to replace it, but if
its only kinked a little it will still pass water.

Cheers,
JohnH

Thanks very much chaps. Knocking it out a bit as Dave suggested looks
fine and rads heating up nicely!

Thanks again!

Cheers,
JohnH

Geoff Berrow wrote:
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if
its only kinked a little it will still pass water.

heh...
:-)

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On 27 Jul, 10:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:
On 26 Jul, 21:13, "ARWadsworth"
wrote:
wrote in message
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Hi,
I'm sorry if this is an idiot question but ...
I've currently got a plasterer in doing the bathroom, for which I've
removed the radiator. The said plasterer has managed to bend the
microbore so there's a significant dent in it. I've straightened it
out but there is still a significant 'kink'.
Besides being annoyed, should I be concerned about this before
pressurising the heating (Combi/sealed system).
Just trying to prevent an idiot mistakes on my behalf.
Thanks for any advice.
Cheers,
JohnH
I would replace the damaged section. Is it a major job eg tiled floors etc?
Adam
Thanks Adam,
Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.
Its about ten times harder to fit a compression fitting to microbore
than it is to solder it.

Every one I did on my oil pipes leaked. All needed gunk added

Leave it.

If its not leaking.

If whatever it feeds doesn't work, you will have to replace it, but if
its only kinked a little it will still pass water.

Cheers,
JohnH

Thanks very much chaps. Knocking it out a bit as Dave suggested looks
fine and rads heating up nicely!


That's the ticket. The Artful Bodger.

Thanks again!

Cheers,
JohnH

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if
its only kinked a little it will still pass water.

heh...
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In article ,
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Thanks very much chaps. Knocking it out a bit as Dave suggested looks
fine and rads heating up nicely!


That's the ticket. The Artful Bodger.

Heh heh - I'd call it metal working. Unless you consider knocking a dent
out of a panel on the car bodging too.

--
*Husbands should come with instructions

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

In message , The Natural
Philosopher writes

Adam
Thanks Adam,
Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.


Its about ten times harder to fit a compression fitting to microbore
than it is to solder it.

Every one I did on my oil pipes leaked.

You never mentioned that you were Drivels brother ...


--
geoff

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Philosopher writes
but if its only kinked a little it will still pass water.

As the bishop said to the bishop


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geoff

raden wrote:
In message , The Natural
Philosopher writes

Adam
Thanks Adam,
Unfortunately, it would require lifting a tiled floor + skirting
boards etc...in addition I've never solder pipes, I'm a compression
fit only sort of DIYer.


Its about ten times harder to fit a compression fitting to microbore
than it is to solder it.

Every one I did on my oil pipes leaked.

You never mentioned that you were Drivels brother ...


Ah, but I admit it.

Drivel never does.