Is it normal for plumbers not to crimp all joins?

coffee3, Feb 19, 3:52pm
Had some work done and then it leaked into the ceiling. I would have thought this was Plumbling 101. But plumber said it was normal not to always crimp. Yeah right?

survivalkiwi, Feb 19, 4:00pm
What sort of pipe?
Any chance of a pic?

vivac, Feb 19, 5:56pm
Nope. All crimp connections need to be crimped, or surprise, they leak.

gpg58, Feb 19, 6:05pm
Probably is normal for some crap workman to forget some crimps, but it is hardly rocket science to inspect your work before turning on, so i suggest changing plumbers in future.

coffee3, Feb 19, 7:06pm
Yes changing plumbers! First and last time used this plumber. Sorry no photo it's now crimped and in ceiling.

oliver6, Feb 20, 4:43pm
All joints have to be crimped. I would think the plumber would test the system and an uncrimped joint should be immediately obvious.

pgta, Feb 22, 7:11am
Should report him to MBIE - he may not even be registered

carter19, Feb 22, 12:13pm
You can check for current license on www.pgdb.co.nz down the bottom of the page.

nukhelenc, Jun 4, 6:47am
Why even say that. (Report him.)
The OP has given no real information, and like most other people in here cant give a photo.
So what do we all really know about this job and the plumber and the outcome. Lets face it Nothing much. One-sided, with no real information.

We should Waterboard the plumber with 10'000 drops in a row over days lmao