How to plumb in a wall mounted tap or shower mixer

[telosfd]

No copper soldering?????????

[ultimatehandyman]

@telosfd

Not in this video as they were all compression fittings.

I did solder a few joints for the basin, but never filmed it as I was running out of time and I have already covered soldering copper pipes (should be in the plumbing playlist)

[telosfd]

@ultimatehandyman Just thought that in this type you does not use copper solder. Where i can show your job from the initial stage,because am interested in restoring an old bathroom. Thanks nice job!!!!!!!!!!!

[ultimatehandyman]

@telosfd

Solder ring fittings are better than compression and are quicker if you are doing a few joints at once. Good luck with the restoration ;-)

[boabie]

Loving this series as a whole btw. I've attempted probably half of what you've covered in this bathroom before over the years but it's great seeing how you go about things and your design/practical considerations.

[ultimatehandyman]

@boabie

Thanks ;-)

[tommmmmer]

I did a plumbing course at the local college and they we're anti speed and pushfit and pro solder.

I'm happy I learnt to solder but I still can't help thinking it's "the hard way". The only advantage I see is that copper looks better? perhaps there's some legal requirement for it or something.

again, good video, i like the way you don't gloss over anthing, seem to have a good eye for what could catch out a novice even though it's a doddle for you.

[ultimatehandyman]

@tommmmmer

Thanks

I used compression fittings and solder ring fittings in this bathroom. The solder ring are pretty quick once you get going and they are solid. Next time I'll use all solder ring, apart from the valves that are only available in compression.

Pushfit is very easy, but I know people who have had problems with it, so I never use it unless desperate. The plastic pipe is useful though when used with compression fittings as it is very flexible ;-)