kag888
Guest
I start this by stating I am hopeless at DIY!!!
Why do the large suppliers feel that they are entitled to charge such exhorbitant prices in the UK?
The hot water manifold on my 1992 Hymer B564 split last week leaving a nice puddle coming from under the hanging cupboard while I was touring France. I could get one there (Euros 30 approx) but it was a 7 day wait - too long for me. On my return I rang a couple of dealers and was given the same price for a replacement by both - £120 +£10 postage. The cost is so great, I was told, because the maniold is now made from brass rather than thermoplastic. Well that was too expensive for me!!
After a bit of googling I found all the bits (in brass) to make my own manifold for the grand sum of £18.33 at Screwfix. There are other suppliers but Screwfix are just around the corner from me.
Neither of the suppliers I spoke to suggested a cheap fix was possible. Is not it time UK prices fell into line with Europe.
The moral of the sad tale is always look at improvising.
Why do the large suppliers feel that they are entitled to charge such exhorbitant prices in the UK?
The hot water manifold on my 1992 Hymer B564 split last week leaving a nice puddle coming from under the hanging cupboard while I was touring France. I could get one there (Euros 30 approx) but it was a 7 day wait - too long for me. On my return I rang a couple of dealers and was given the same price for a replacement by both - £120 +£10 postage. The cost is so great, I was told, because the maniold is now made from brass rather than thermoplastic. Well that was too expensive for me!!
After a bit of googling I found all the bits (in brass) to make my own manifold for the grand sum of £18.33 at Screwfix. There are other suppliers but Screwfix are just around the corner from me.
Neither of the suppliers I spoke to suggested a cheap fix was possible. Is not it time UK prices fell into line with Europe.
The moral of the sad tale is always look at improvising.
