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Hi,
Not sure if this is actually the correct forum but here goes…
Just moved house and have found a problem with getting the water supply to our fridge freezer.
Taking the pipe round two door frames uses up all 8 meters of supplied pipe. The water works but, I am guessing due to the pipe length, is hardly a fast flow. Having lifted the laminate flooring, 2 layers, I find some sort of vinyl tiles (very brittle) and under that concrete (with a black coating – glue?).
So, to the question! Is it feasible to chisel out a groove, lay the pipe, fill over with concrete? Will such things as a water resistant layer be present that I should be worried about? Would I be better advised to get a pump and take the tube round the doors instead?
All advice gratefully welcome!
Thanks in advance
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SteUK wrote:So, to the question! Is it feasible to chisel out a groove, lay the pipe, fill over with concrete?
Not feasible using just a chisel but rather first cutting a 2 inch deep by 2 inch wide channel with an angle grinder before getting the chisel out. Wrap the pipe in felt plumbers lagging before cementing in using ‘self-levelling’ cement mix. 😉
Here’s one I did earlier…….
I used lengths of 2 by 2 wood to ensure I get the depth correct and even. 8)
It’s a very messy job, dust and muck everywhere. Oh, and do it when the wifes out otherwise she will hit the roof with all the mess!!!!!
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Martin, thanks for the outline and pic! Most useful…I now see the way forward.
Think it best to make it a permanent fixture, copper pipe and taps. Would a 2 inch deep channel be enough for 15mm pipe with lagging? Is there a rule of thumb for this sort of thing?
Cheers!
Ste
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SteUK wrote:Would a 2 inch deep channel be enough for 15mm pipe with lagging?
Plenty deep enough :tup:
SteUK wrote:Is there a rule of thumb for this sort of thing?
Not especially, though it is important not to leave any copper pipe and couplings exposed and in direct contact with mortar. Cement is corrosive over time so do ensure the pipework is well lagged and at least 1 inch below the floor level. Just in case someone later decides to nail carpet grippers through the pipe! 😯 😉
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Turns out I probably do not need to take the kitchen floor apart to plumb in the water supply to the fridge! After some hunting for the water main inlet to the house, we uncovered it boxed in just down the wall from the fridge! Who boxes in a water main!??
Anyway, with the pressure somewhat lacking from the sink connection I think we will tap it off the water main. Think is a bigger job than I am brave for so will probably get a pro in. Will I need to get whoever I get in to limit the flow from the main to the fridge?
Cheers!
Ste
Re: Water supply for fridge – under floor?
SteUK wrote:Will I need to get whoever I get in to limit the flow from the main to the fridge?
Your fridge will accept mains pressure water supply with no problem. Best get a plumber in then by the sound of it nonetheless. 😉
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Just a quick note- to get a decent flow of ice and water its recommended the water pressure is at least 1.4 bar
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never bury unprotected copper in a concrete floor. in fact any pipe sunk into a floor has to be accessible under the water byelaws. i wouldnt use copper, use a plastic pipe called hep2o made by hepworth, you can get it in 10mm 15 and 22, i would go for the 15 mm and put a valve and a reducer on it where it emerges, then pipe the filter and fridge from there.
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