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Yabbie
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Re: Advice regarding replacing downpipes

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1 reply
2 weeks ago

@MitchellMc as you can see in the photos in my previous comment, many of the downpipes are damaged and/or leak. What would you suggest? Try and repai ...

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Re: Advice regarding replacing downpipes

Outdoor
2 replies
2 weeks ago

Rust.Ugly.Rust.Hi @MitchellMc, Many of the metal downpipes leak and have dents in them. There are rivets that are rusted and things like that. If I ...

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Re: Advice regarding replaceing downpipes

Outdoor
2 weeks ago

Overall, would you recommend using PVC these days, or metal still? When you consider cost, longevity etc.

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Re: Advice regarding replaceing downpipes

Outdoor
2 weeks ago

Thanks for the reply @EricL . Just to clarify (and based on the links you've provided), you'd suggest to use adaptors and then round down pipe for the ...

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How to replace metal downpipes with PVC?

Outdoor
7 replies
2 weeks ago

Hello, I want to replace my old metal downpipes with new PVC ones. I have many questions, so I'll just blurt them out. 1. What are the pros/cons o ...

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How to repaint a metal letterbox?

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2 weeks ago

Hello, I have a weathered letterbox. It's metal and been painted or powder coated (?). As can be seen in the photos below, some of the paint has c ...

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Re: Advice regarding replacing downpipes

Outdoor
2 weeks ago

Fair enough, @Yabbie. If their appearance is quite aged, then that would be a reason to replace them. Those joins and pop rivets are all part of havin ...

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Re: Prep required for painting letterbox

Outdoor
2 weeks ago

Hello @Yabbie Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about painting ...

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Re: Advice regarding replaceing downpipes

Outdoor
2 replies
2 weeks ago

Hello @Yabbie Just a friendly reminder that it might be necessary to engage a licensed plumber to complete this work. If in doubt consult your loca ...

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How do you paint PVC downpipes?

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May 2023

The steps are to sand, apply a primer, then a top coat. The PVC surface must be sanded down to remove the glossy surface of the pipe. A primer must b ...

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