Bunnings

[Rumpig]

I thought only stormwater was 90mm? Waste pipe is 100mm & 80mm, no in between.

the actual diameter of the grate I need is 90mm, not the surround part that is in the pipe itself....so it's 100mm pipe that has been used. I'll likely have to buy the whole inner and outer sections, but I just need to use the inner grate section.

[nab]

Ahh, gotcha. Goodluck...

[Rumpig]

Ahh, gotcha. Goodluck...

walked into a plumbing supply shop yesterday arvo and sat down on the seat at the front counter, I showed the guy the broken grate I needed and he walked out the back to get exactly what I was after. No me walking the aisles looking for said item, looking for missing staff members to help etc etc etc...no wonder I avoid Weekend Warrior World when I can.

[rags]

walked into a plumbing supply shop yesterday arvo and sat down on the seat at the front counter, I showed the guy the broken grate I needed and he walked out the back to get exactly what I was after. No me walking the aisles looking for said item, looking for missing staff members to help etc etc etc...no wonder I avoid Weekend Warrior World when I can.

Rumpig I love the modern day plumbing supply store you just described,sounds like a Reece or trade link.bar chairs at the counter, espresso machine in the corner and you never dare venture beyond the front counter. Modern day Plumbers with shaved legs and tuff Tatts on steroid enlarged biceps who only know how to crimp pex pipes.
I like the old days where you could walk the isles throwing the bits in a vinidex box, grab a drink out of the fridge share an egg on Friday mornings while talking Shit with the your fellow tradesman.
I agree with your view though that you are better off heading to the specialist supplier and rely on Bunnings on Sunday. It reminds me of the day that I needed to replace a HWS on a Sunday so got it from Bunnings (hardware house at the time) for the marked up price and on Monday got another similar heater from my usual supplier Cooks P/S for my buy rate and returned it to Bunnings for a credit.

[oldmate]

walked into a plumbing supply shop yesterday arvo and sat down on the seat at the front counter, I showed the guy the broken grate I needed and he walked out the back to get exactly what I was after. No me walking the aisles looking for said item, looking for missing staff members to help etc etc etc...no wonder I avoid Weekend Warrior World when I can.

what you waste time at bunning looking for people to help???

[Hairs]

I thought only stormwater was 90mm? Waste pipe is 100mm & 80mm, no in between.

You know what thought thought
Bloody hell, never heard of dodgy brothers, they do sh1t that you can't match or replace.
Ya just gotta work with what ya have.
I do Property Maintenance, sheeeesh, some property owners want sh1t replaced that hasn't been made for 50 years, then if I can a replacement it, they don't want to spent sweat stuff all replacing it.
The Bloody green box has screwed everyone.
They screw their suppliers,
They screw their employees,
They screw their customers.
As long as sheep keep going through their doors it wont change.
It may cost more, but support your local bloke.
This also applies to your local butcher, fruit shop, chemist, the list goes on.
Last Christmas I bought all the gifts I needed to from The main Street in Maclean, I may of paid a few dollars more, But I know it help employ and keep a local job.
BTW, ask your local hardware shop about holding a sausage/bbq and they will help out if your are prepared to do some leg work.
F@$# Bumblings,
They are predatory     
 

[Rumpig]

what you waste time at bunning looking for people to help???

foolish me I know, dunno what I was thinking...lol

[speewa158]

l have been in the Green $ box  & seen punters trying to decide on what to buy . l asked a bloke once why he was going to buy a brush cutter here 
Punter  -The price is good   
Me  - What are you going to be doing with it 
P - Got to clear bracken on a 5 acre block   
M - Explained he needs a bigger unit to do the job & where do you get it serviced down the line    Go to a mower shop get real advise & don't buy toys  . We walked out together ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,saved 1 at least                 
Just cause you put a red shirt & a green apron  dosent mean they have a clue 

[Bird]

sJust cause you put a red shirt & a green apron  dosent mean they have a clue 

The only bloke I've ever found of any use at Bunnings was a disabled bloke working at the local near work here.. He was a bit slow, but his service was impecable.. He wouldnt just point to asile 44 then go and hide, he really knew where things were.. he would take you to the item you asked about and would do anything he could to help you - which more than once he thought of a problem with the way I was going to do the job.
Awesome bloke, but havent seen him there for a long time.. just numpties in there now.

[MadMarv]

Ive always liked bunnings due to them being open earlier and longer than everyone else .... but if i need items say bolts etc in bulk id wait till the local bolt shop was open ... but if i needed something now, well it just costs more ...