Is our builder being honest?
Builders will try almost anything to screw a few more dollars out of you.
Miscellaneous item = I am trying to screw you over! Ask for a total break down…
Rainwater system install - Perth
The trench is dug and I plan to do the pipe installation myself. The roof has stainless gutter guard installed with access hatches for cleaning and maintenance.
Id did have…
Rainwater system install - Perth
Thankyou so much H20
Your time and expertise is greatly appreciated. I will pass all this info to the plumber and report back
Rainwater system install - Perth
The plumber only wants to use a single 100mm DWV pipe to the tank
Downpipes
1-4 / 15 &1 6 approx 400mm head
5-12 approx 650mm head
13 & 14 approx 300mm…
Rainwater system install - Perth
Hope this can help
Appreciate your assistance mate
Rainwater system install - Perth
The builders plan stated 420m2 includes all verandas. I checked the builders Calcs and came up with 413m2.
There was no factor for wind driven rain.
Thanks
Rainwater system install - Perth
Hi H2O
Been offline for a few weeks. I have asked the builders plumber for advise and he is telling my system design is way oversized and complete overkill. His…
Rainwater system install - Perth
Your knowledge on this subject is amazing. Thanks for sharing H2O
Your calculations sure do embed what I thought were small changes impact greatly on system efficiency. I will go away…
Estimated time required for Arcs/ Skirts and doors
I counted 8 Internal doors ? 8 x 2hr per door = 16hrs
2 days
Rainwater system install - Perth
Thanks for your reply H2O. Great information that will help me immensely.
The system will have varying gutter heights. Available head of the system is…
Rainwater system install - Perth
Hi
After getting a quote for $7000 to install a rainwater pipework system I have decided to install it myself and would like some advice or improvements for my current…