Hot-water and valve quotes that spell out the isolation work
Cylinder swaps are never just “supply and fit”, customers want to know how you drain down, handle the tempering valve, and leave the cupboard dry.
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Plumbing sequence
- 1.Isolate
- 2.Drain
- 3.Remove
- 4.Install
- 5.Fill & test
Example job
Replace hot-water cylinder and associated valves
Leaking 180-litre low-pressure cylinder in a linen cupboard, Hamilton. Owner wants a like-for-like mains-pressure cylinder, new relief and tempering valves, and the old unit disposed of.
Scope lines and quote items below show how this job would be structured in Tradient. Wording and prices stay fully editable for the job in front of you.
What the customer sees
Isolate water supply and electrical connection
Shut off mains water, isolate power to the cylinder element, and confirm the cylinder is depressurised before disconnection.
Drain and remove existing hot-water cylinder
Drain the cylinder safely, disconnect pipework and electrical supply, and remove the old unit from the cupboard.
Prepare cupboard floor and pipe connections
Inspect the tray and surrounding pipework, replace corroded fittings where needed, and prepare connections for the new cylinder.
Install new mains-pressure cylinder and secure
Position and secure the new cylinder to manufacturer requirements, connect hot and cold pipework, and fit the element.
Fit new relief, expansion and tempering valves
Install new pressure-relief, expansion control and tempering valves to current requirements and connect discharge lines.
Fill, purge air and check for leaks
Refill the system, purge air from hot taps, restore power, and check all joints under working pressure.
Remove old cylinder and leave cupboard tidy
Take the old cylinder off site, wipe down the cupboard, and leave operating instructions with the owner.
How you price it
| Description | Unit |
|---|---|
| Callout and diagnosis | item |
| Labour, cylinder replacement | day |
| Hot-water cylinder supply | item |
| Relief, tempering and isolation valvesGrouped supply line, split out if the customer asks. | item |
| Disposal of old cylinder | job |
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Questions this quote should answer
Clear scope lines head off the questions plumbers hear on every job. These are the ones this example is written to address.
How long will we be without hot water?
Is the new cylinder the same size and pressure rating?
What if the tray or pipework needs replacing too?
Are valve upgrades included or quoted separately?
How this job is structured
7 scope lines and 5 quote items for a typical plumber job, ready to adjust on site and send for signature.
Plumbing sequence
- 1.Isolate
- 2.Drain
- 3.Remove
- 4.Install
- 5.Fill & test
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