Does this job look trust worthy

[Blue0001]

I’ve had a towel heater installed in a bathroom and I’m curious as to if it’s up to code/reliable. The 15mm pex transitions from the old copper pipe all connected with compression fittings, inserts were used for the pex. I will be boxing the pipes in as I’m a carpenter but before I do I just want to double check.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

It’s not the neatest job, any reason why plastic and copper was used? It should be clipped, as no clips and compression joints, there’s a risk of a leak from sagging or catching the pipe. Was a plumber/heating engineer used or a handy person?

 

[WC1]

No, it looks like utter gash. As above done by a handyman, and not a very handy one at that.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Tbh no I wouldn’t say that was acceptable but if it’s £30-40 job then fair enough

Also valves should be rotated in so you don’t catch them

 

[Blue0001]

It’s not the neatest job, any reason why plastic and copper was used? It should be clipped, as no clips and compression joints, there’s a risk of a leak from sagging or catching the pipe. Was a plumber/heating engineer used or a handy person?

I can clip it up when I box it in, all the joints are solid, the pex was used as it was cheaper and quicker to fit. Is there an issue with having pex connected to copper via compression?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Is there an issue with having pex connected to copper via compression?

No, as long as inserts are used. It was more because the pipe was sagging and seemed odd using 2 materials.

 

[WC1]

Ah. I see, you did it yourself?

 

[Blue0001]

No, it looks like utter gash. As above done by a handyman, and not a very handy one at that.

Not too worried about the looks of it as I’m boxing it in, it will be clipped also but I have no clue on how reliable pex is

 

[Blue0001]

Ah. I see, you did it yourself?

No mate had a family member in to do it.

 

[WC1]

Now I'm really confused, how are you decorating behid it?

 

[Blue0001]

Now I'm really confused, how are you decorating behid it?

Now I'm really confused, how are you decorating behid

Now I'm really confused, how are you decorating behid it?

Easy enough with a long handle mini roller and a short pile sleeve.

 

[king of pipes]

Shocking get it changed so theres need to box in

 

[WC1]

Shocking get it changed so theres need to box in

And dont put a towel rail on a surface other than tiled, the moisture from the towels damages it.
If you are going to put one on a painted surface , for gawds sake paint the surface before you mount it.
Don't use comp on plastic unless you have to.
Use chromed copper for tails on a chrome towel rail.
Support those pipes.
Run the heating for a few days before you box it.
In answer to the original question -
If its diy - well, ok
If it was done by a professional - no

 

[Blue0001]

Shocking get it changed so theres need to box in

Should I have the pex replaced with copper?

 

[king of pipes]

Yes I would mate get it tidied up it will always bug you otherwise with a little thought it could of looked alot better, and take the damned thing off and paint the wall

 

[gmartine]

I suspect you told your family member that you were going to box it in and so he took less care than he should have or at least we hope so. Get somebody in to repipe and solder in copper and it should be neat and tight and look good enough to leave it exposed, I almost hate the look of box'ing in as much as bad pipe work tbh.

 

[oz-plumber]

How much was saved by using pex instead of copper?

 

[gmartine]

How much was saved by using pex instead of copper?

Not much considering those compression elbows. I don't think that was the deciding factor here, probably a DIY'er so no need to solder, bend etc.