Hail the mighty Propex

[browneyes1311]

I didn't realise you were a lass, sorry.

Is there no-one close on the forum who could help out?

A lass havent heard that for ages lol

I have asked but most of the people in Plymouth I know have bays n splitties and ye gods they spend money at the drop of a hat. It was one of them that recommended his garage 'its really cheap will only cost about 350 to 400 to fit'. You what!!!!!

Think im going to have go on dating sites looking for a handy man , one who is good with his tools and pepared to get stuck in. I would of course be looking for dates not just a man who is good with his hands that would be using him ,

[kevtherev]

Do you know where you want to put it.

propex that is.

[Louey]

Think im going to have go on dating sites looking for a handy man , one who is good with his tools and pepared to get stuck in. I would of course be looking for dates not just a man who is good with his hands that would be using him ,

Pure smut

[browneyes1311]

I have one thing to say.....Oh Not again!!

[H Julia]

Hi Brown eyes
I had my propex heater supplied and fitted a year or two ago for about £600, so if you don't fit yourself, using Kev's helpful diagram and encouragement, , it might be worth getting some more quotes. Hope you get it sorted.

Julia

[ghost123uk]

I fitted mine myself, but even with one of those "clamp together" hole cutters, I had a devil of a job cutting one of the holes. Reason was it encroached slightly onto an area that was double skinned. I ended up drilling lots of small holes, knocking the centre out and then spent AGES with a round backed file Then of course one has to thoroughly protect the bare metal (I only mention that in case anyone forgets ) Of course the inlet, exhaust and mounting holes have to be aligned correctly. One has to bear in mind the positioning of the heating air outlet and also allowing enough room for the gas connector and the bend in the pipe just after it. One also has to consider how much "free space" it needs around it (I guessed). When drilling big holes in your van, you need to check all that ^^^ very carefully. I checked and double checked then checked again before I started drilling !! Then there is getting the gas pipe neatly bent and fitted, including securing it correctly (there is a "standard" you are supposed to follow for securing clips every xx inches ) Then you have to source and fit a new 3 way manifold/gas-tap affair (or use a "T" piece in the cooker circuit like I did ). Then there is identifying the (3 not 2) wires correctly and wiring them to the Stat unit. Fitting the metal flexi corrugated air inlet and exhaust outlet pipe for the burner is easy enough, as long as your holes in the floor line up and securing it, on your back in the cold damp semi darkness, by drilling for self tappers (and protecting the bare metal) is no huge deal either. Then there is the safety angle = did I do it safely enough ? Of course, before you start you have to source all the plumbing bits you need and perhaps new metal flexi pipe / and ducting pipe (and a metal suitable hole cutter).

So I can see why some folk might be put off attempting it if this sort of work is "not their thing" (like bodywork for me is a no no )

Not wishing to put anyone off, but if I had to do it again, and I could get it done professionally, including parts, for less that £200 I would go that route. Just me that is, your mileage may vary

[browneyes1311]

I fitted mine myself, but even with one of those "clamp together" hole cutters, I had a devil of a job cutting one of the holes. Reason was it encroached slightly onto an area that was double skinned. I ended up drilling lots of small holes, knocking the centre out and then spent AGES with a round backed file Then of course one has to thoroughly protect the bare metal (I only mention that in case anyone forgets ) Of course the inlet, exhaust and mounting holes have to be aligned correctly. One has to bear in mind the positioning of the heating air outlet and also allowing enough room for the gas connector and the bend in the pipe just after it. One also has to consider how much "free space" it needs around it (I guessed). When drilling big holes in your van, you need to check all that ^^^ very carefully. I checked and double checked then checked again before I started drilling !! Then there is getting the gas pipe neatly bent and fitted, including securing it correctly (there is a "standard" you are supposed to follow for securing clips every xx inches ) Then you have to source and fit a new 3 way manifold/gas-tap affair (or use a "T" piece in the cooker circuit like I did ). Then there is identifying the (3 not 2) wires correctly and wiring them to the Stat unit. Fitting the metal flexi corrugated air inlet and exhaust outlet pipe for the burner is easy enough, as long as your holes in the floor line up and securing it, on your back in the cold damp semi darkness, by drilling for self tappers (and protecting the bare metal) is no huge deal either. Then there is the safety angle = did I do it safely enough ? Of course, before you start you have to source all the plumbing bits you need and perhaps new metal flexi pipe / and ducting pipe (and a metal suitable hole cutter).

So I can see why some folk might be put off attempting it if this sort of work is "not their thing" (like bodywork for me is a no no )

Thank you for a comprehensive explanation. I would happily pay to get it professionally fitted , especially in view of your own complications whilst fitting.Id be prepared to drive in a 50 mile radius to get it done. Under 200 is more the figure I was thinking of than 300-400. Methinks il have to start ringing round again.Once its fitted I can see me shooting off all over the place throughout winter

Not wishing to put anyone off, but if I had to do it again, and I could get it done professionally, including parts, for less that £200 I would go that route. Just me that is, your mileage may vary