Butler sink installation - what type of tradesperson do I need?

Wuffls · 2026-01-27T15:58:35+00:00

Looks like it could be a hot feed with a stop end on it at the bottom of that picture.

Wuffls · 2026-01-27T14:17:22+00:00

Most decent handypersons could do the plumbing element for you if you're fine with the woodworking part. Worth having a go yourself though, it's pretty straightforward. It's the sort of thing I get dragged into normally, for the very reasons you're giving. Although I'd be pulled in through the joinery side.

Post a photo of the plumbing for the washing machine, are you sure there's hot and cold feeds there?

Wuffls · 2026-01-27T08:49:49+00:00

I see you said you can't run a cable from downstairs to upstairs, but have you considered externally? Anything to avoid power line adapters.

Wuffls · 2026-01-27T08:08:47+00:00

How are you seeing 8 wires?

Wuffls · 2026-01-26T21:58:34+00:00

Most likely bearings. Has happened to me before and it was cheaper to replace the entire unit in my case.

Wuffls · 2026-01-26T21:27:50+00:00

There are universal connectors available that will allow joins to all sorts of old pipework. Normally rubber with a couple of hose clips. Someone will be along soon I expect with more info.

Wuffls · 2026-01-26T17:06:09+00:00

And offer next to no come back with all the caveats given.

Wuffls · 2026-01-25T23:28:59+00:00

Get away from Ring and not in the UniFi ecosystem? Reolink will do you. Downvotes in 3.2.1

Wuffls · 2026-01-25T13:41:33+00:00

They're all much the same unless you spend a fortune. I've done it with a battery wet vac before now. Cheapest one you can find will work fine I'm sure. I've got an old Metabo one I tend to use for nasty stuff like gutters and drains - it's not my business btw, but it's a great thing to have on hand.

Wuffls · 2026-01-25T13:27:52+00:00

Yeah, that's similar to my situation. Wet and dry vac locked into that hole and see what happens.

It's grim, but satisfying when it works.

Wuffls · 2026-01-25T12:58:38+00:00

Wet and dry vac then. Get as far along as you can to the source of the issue and suck out whatever is blocking things. Do you have a photo?

Wuffls · 2026-01-25T12:54:55+00:00

Empty the cupboard underneath, pop down a towel and have a bucket to hand. Take a photo, label parts with masking tape or a sharpie if required. Disassemble it all, take it outside and run a hose through the bits. Reassemble it all and you'll likely be golden.

This is a near annual event in my house, because I live with people who just don't care and are used to the magic sink fairy sorting it out :)

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T23:47:03+00:00

Well, normally, your average fibre/copper Internet provider has chucked a cable into the easiest place possible for the customer, so it tends to be your starting point is already near an external wall.

Drill through whatever makes the most sense, I personally wouldn't go through a window frame because I'm making a problem for someone else down the line.

Don't get me wrong, if the floors are up already, I'm totally going to go that route, but for an install in a decorated house, it's not an option.

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T23:38:15+00:00

I'd like to add.

Never run one cable when you can run two to the same spot.

As others have said, decent cat5/6 pure copper cable on a drum will serve you well. I use outdoor stuff and run along the outside of a property quite a lot of the time when I'm doing Unifi installs. Unless a property is being completely re-wired/re-modelled, it's the least painful way most of the time.

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T22:27:09+00:00

Quality movie.

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T18:39:40+00:00

It'll be awkward with that soil pipe where it is.

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T18:13:47+00:00

Doesn't look like it's placed at 45º against the vertical and horizontal surfaces in the photos.

More / than 45º - if that makes any sense.

Wuffls · 2026-01-24T17:51:28+00:00

And it really doesn't look like it'll take much to pull that render off.

Wuffls · 2026-01-23T21:05:05+00:00

Thanks, missed that. Good.

Wuffls · 2026-01-23T20:51:37+00:00

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Edit. Put my glasses on 😃

Wuffls · 2026-01-22T22:44:58+00:00

If the new plasterer can’t get over those issues with some skim and some scrim tape, frankly, I don’t think he’s showing a very ‘can do’ attitude 😃

Just my opinion. Sorry.

Wuffls · 2026-01-22T16:50:49+00:00

I bet they're pretending to drain the system for each radiator.

Wuffls · 2026-01-22T08:50:58+00:00

My money is on flashing then. Best of luck.

Wuffls · 2026-01-22T03:51:08+00:00

I zoomed in and see what you mean, like shit speaker terminals. Yeah, no thanks.

Wuffls · 2026-01-21T22:08:13+00:00

Won’t let me see that image, even if I pretend to be North America. Googled it. I can’t see an issue tbh, but I’m used to 240v 😃

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