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Importing Building Materials, kitchen, bathroom, etc

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    #32
    mountain
    Registered Users Posts: 2,018 ✭✭✭mountain


    I went into a plumbing supplier in cork last week,
    with a list of items that we need for extension, explained that I could buy cheaper in UK or Germany, but that i would prefer to keep the money local,
    got a very good price from them, not as cheap as the UK, but money is staying local, dont have to worry if something is wrong or broken, and have a place to go back to if there is a problem.

    I dont want to start on a "we have been ripped off for years" discussion,
    if you are purchasing, at least give the local supplier the chance to get as close to the uk prices.


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    #33
    xtraa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭xtraa


    hi mountain
    I'm in cork too and now doing the same. Could you please let me know which supplier you used?
    Thanks


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    #34
    lollipop08
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭lollipop08


    i just found an irish web site selling all things plumbing and bathroom - and tiles too.
    <SNIP> - - it must be new as i didn't see it when I was looking to do my 3 bathrooms this summer -- pity as some of the prices are very competitive. not sure if there are other irish equivalents - anyone?


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    #35
    gizmo555
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,948 ✭✭✭gizmo555


    Slig wrote: »
    The biggest "issue" with imported windows is that most (if not all) open inwards which rules out the use of curtains.

    Why? I can only see it being a problem if you wanted to have the windows open but the curtains closed, which would seem odd to me.

    I have inward opening tilt & turn windows with curtains and certainly so far as I'm concerned it's a non-issue.


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    #36
    aboyjacksie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭aboyjacksie


    iamlegend2008 wrote: »
    Hi

    I had almost the complete house fitted with bathhroom stuff from <SNIP>. They are a UK based company and only deliver to the UK so I had so arrange my own onward delivery to Ireland but even after conversion to sterling an transport, the savings were about half of what I would pay locally.

    I have no association with the company other than being satisfied with their service.

    Hi can i have contact details for delivery company you used thanks mil?


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    #37
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users Posts: 14,546 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    Ok, listen up!

    Since this thread has been resurrected I have tidied it up, removing all the company and product names as well as the web site lists.

    All such references should be kept to PM, thank you. :)


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    #38
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    Importing plumbing and bathroom fittings from abroad.....


    Fire away... Just remember 2 things...

    1, Irish fittings are not metric so will have to be adapted.

    2. Low pressure in ireland is not 0.5bar its lower so its 0.2 bar

    In a typical bathroom thats gravity feed this is the problems that occur

    Basin. Tap is metric so will require imperial conversion. Hot and cold tap will be very slow...especiall mono mxr

    Toilet: Toilet will take ages to fill...Will also require metric to imperial conversion

    Bath. Taps with a diverter will struggle to stay open. they will also require imperial conversion

    Shower: Pump and convesion

    Infact put simple...There is about 300 euros extra in labour provided the plumber gets it right....

    That european suite does not look that cheap now...

    If there is a pressurised system in the house the cost will reduce



    Having said all that....Most of the toilets imported into the country now are high pressure and require the ball valve to be changed.....


    I personally would not import and i am in the business years...Having said that i buy simple easy to replace stuff...However if i were to buy branded stuff and i could buy it cheaper abroad then maybe......

    One last peice of advice...Shipping terms.... Make sure they are favorable as porcelaine or pottery as its callled does not like long journeys....


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    #39
    doniepony
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭doniepony


    Could anybody who has had a positive experience importing Plumbing and bathroom ware please PM the suppliers or the websites that they used as i am just looking into costings. Anything would be appreciated

    Regards


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    #40
    SARAH ANNE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭SARAH ANNE


    could u pm me 2 pls


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    #41
    Mossie27
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Mossie27


    Me too please?


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    #42
    B1rds
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭B1rds


    Can also be PM'd, just building would be interested in any advise on importing tiles etc


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    #43
    cuculainn
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭cuculainn


    Hi

    Could anybody please pM me also with names of companys used to import sanitary ware. Will be looking to do this soon

    Thanks


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    #44
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Can those who posted and have been through this, and have installed what they bought, PM me the site's they may have used.? Also did you encounter any problems as a consequence of the different fitting sizes ?


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    #45
    ewanalex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭ewanalex


    Hi can whoever is giving out the website names please PM me too? I realise i may be too late on this thread but ive only just spotted it:)


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    #46
    sotoole1
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭sotoole1


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    Importing plumbing and bathroom fittings from abroad.....


    Fire away... Just remember 2 things...

    1, Irish fittings are not metric so will have to be adapted.

    2. Low pressure in ireland is not 0.5bar its lower so its 0.2 bar

    In a typical bathroom thats gravity feed this is the problems that occur

    Basin. Tap is metric so will require imperial conversion. Hot and cold tap will be very slow...especiall mono mxr

    Toilet: Toilet will take ages to fill...Will also require metric to imperial conversion

    Bath. Taps with a diverter will struggle to stay open. they will also require imperial conversion

    Shower: Pump and convesion

    Infact put simple...There is about 300 euros extra in labour provided the plumber gets it right....

    That european suite does not look that cheap now...

    If there is a pressurised system in the house the cost will reduce



    Having said all that....Most of the toilets imported into the country now are high pressure and require the ball valve to be changed.....


    I personally would not import and i am in the business years...Having said that i buy simple easy to replace stuff...However if i were to buy branded stuff and i could buy it cheaper abroad then maybe......

    One last peice of advice...Shipping terms.... Make sure they are favorable as porcelaine or pottery as its callled does not like long journeys....
    Just to help those who are in need of saving money on sanitary and plumbing fittings. The above quote by Joey the lips is 100% correct.
    And if anybody wants any info on suppliers of high quality material pm me.
    Most dealers in Ireland are English owned ,but I would say spend your €s in the Irish branches. And anyway if you dont compare dealers prices on material and barter with them you dont deserve the saving.
    And if a dealer says the display price is final go elsewhere ,after time when the tills are low they will come around.


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    #47
    smokeyj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭smokeyj


    Hi can whoever is giving out the website names please PM me too?


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    #48
    paul127
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭paul127


    Could i also get a pm of the web sites and any good or bad feedback thanks paul


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    #49
    cuculainn
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭cuculainn


    Hi

    I would appreciate it if people could PM me the links to the websites they bought from also

    Thanks


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    #50
    Rock12
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Rock12


    Hi,

    Could you pls PM me the details also. Thanks.


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    #51
    Innish_Rebel
    Registered Users Posts: 390 ✭✭Innish_Rebel


    If people could PM me too I'd appreciate it...


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    #52
    Choolips
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Choolips


    Hi, Any chance you folks could pm with the names of a couple of reliable foreign suppliers for sanitary wear & stoves etc. Thanks in advance!


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    #53
    confused_help
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭confused_help


    Can I get the pm also. thanks


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    #54
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users Posts: 14,546 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    I'm locking this now as the posters bringing in materials from abroad haven't posted in a very long time.


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