Alkathene Pipe? Remove!

[diynot]

Hi all,

I am in the process of having a kitchen revamp.

It's a Galley Kitchen (see plan), Washer Dryer Would be in the left hand corner, followed by the inset sink (left hand drainer), then the Dishwasher followed by a Gas hob. This set up would afford me lots of counter top space (750mm) between the hob and the sink.

But unfortunately the Mains Water supply (Black Alkathene) is where I planned to put the Dishwasher.

The alternative set up is Washer Dryer, Followed by Dishwasher and then the sink, this leaves me about 300mm counter top.

Is there anything that can be done about the Alkathene, Can the water board do anything? or am i going to have to have to compromise and live with it? or do you have any other suggestions which I may not have yet considered.

Thanks

 

[Killy Bing]

Hmm, if you're intending to stay in the property i would look at running a new 25mm mdpe pipe back to the meter, looking back at your posts about having a combi, new kitchin and new bathrooms.

seems the logical thing to do to get better flow rates.

 

[ADM360]

Killy Bing has a point there, may be a good time to upgrade, be better to do it now than once the kitchens in and you the discover you can't achieve the flow rates for your new boiler!!

 

[diynot]

See that's what I mean. never thought about this.

Cost wise on average how much would it cost to run a new 25mm mdpe?

 

[ADM360]

25mm mdpe is around £30 for a 50m coil, then its a couple of fittings so material wise around £50, but it the labour time to lay the pipe, 20m run is probably cheaper to dig a trench than mole!! but I don't get involve in that side I just put the pipes in!

 

[Killy Bing]

25mm mdpe is around £30 for a 50m coil, then its a couple of fittings so material wise around £50, but it the labour time to lay the pipe, 20m run is probably cheaper to dig a trench than mole!! but I don't get involve in that side I just put the pipes in!

Whoops sorry adm

Youre looking more 100 quid materials imho.
And your guys labour for laying it, connecting to the meter and the internal house connection.

you have the costs of getting the trench too

 

[diynot]

a few zeros eh............well that puts that idea to rest.

Thanks everyone. This thread can now close.

Hope this helps others.

 

[Killy Bing]

a few zeros eh............well that puts that idea to rest.

Thanks everyone. This thread can now close.

Hope this helps others.

wait up, i was posting between a few threads and took this as a different job!

have another read

 

[ADM360]

Must be more expensive up where you are Killy Bing! length of pipe, new stopcock and male iron at the other end!!

 

[Killy Bing]

Must be more expensive up where you are Killy Bing! length of pipe, new stopcock and male iron at the other end!!

Silly me posting elsewhere and mixing up the pages!!

 

[Dusty23]

If like most intergrated units , there is normaly a void beneath the dishwasher of approx 120mm , the legs jack up to suit different units , if you can shorten the pipe and fit a 90 degree elbow you may get away with sliding the dishawasher over it and fit a new stopcock to suit your needs .

cheers Dusty

 

[gassafe]

There's a lot of talk about pitting in a new bigger main all of a sudden, just for a combi?

Most properties only have 15mm into them, and the combi and unventeds are working okay... Probs worth checking your flow rate & pressure on the existing incoming supply.

 

[Killy Bing]

There's a lot of talk about pitting in a new bigger main all of a sudden, just for a combi?

Most properties only have 15mm into them, and the combi and unventeds are working okay... Probs worth checking your flow rate & pressure on the existing incoming supply.

what's the point in getting a sports car if you only put a 1 litre engine in it...

 

[tamz]

No point in having a car that can 200mph when the top speed is 70mph :smile:

 

[Killy Bing]

But which would you prefer!!

 

[tamz]

The one that got me from A to B in one piece