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Plumbing Book
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:24 pm
by Fishie42
Hello,
I am about to undertake the rather daunting task of replacing my whole bathroom, I have no funds to employ a plumber.
I was wondering if anyone can suggest a good plumbing book with good diagrams to aid me gaining some new skills!
Thanks!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:38 pm
by htg engineer
At college we used a book by R Treloar, Can't really remember what the diagrams were like though.
If you really don't have a clue, is it worth attempting it yourself ?
A competent DIYer wouldn't needs books to install a bathroom suite, if it's a straight swap it's only a few pipes would need altering, bath levelling etc etc.
It's possible you could cause more problems and damage - could cost you more than a plumber would charge for installation.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:02 pm
by thedoctor
See our project called replacing a bathroom suite. Its better than a book because it really happened. If you dont think you can do it by following this project then please dont attempt it.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:02 pm
by rosebery
Two other thoughts as well.
1. How long do I want to be without a bathroom?
2. How valuable to me is my time?
Cheers
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:24 am
by Fishie42
I am a competent DIYer and a Structural Engineer! So i am fairly confedent that i can undertake the task in hand!
Just wanted to know if anyone had a book that might be handy to have with me, rather than going back and forth to the internet.
I have since read the DIYdoctor changing a bathroom suite and that guidence will probably be enough.
I've just never attempted a whole bathroom!
thanks for the advice and help though
Lucy
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:16 pm
by thedoctor
Please feel free to print the project off Lucy and good luck.
