Copper pricy too!
I found some old central heating piping when I took our ceilings down. I left it in when it came time to put the ceilings back up, but now wished I'd cut some out.
Don't really want to use plastic pipes so unless I find some metal piping I'll just use 3 nipples and 1 ball valve (won't require elbows then). I can always adapt in the future.
Essentials after the valve/nipples will he fire paint, rope/sealant, the 2nd hand BBQ and the washing machine drum.
BTW - did anyone pick up one of those home base grills? Few reviews suggest they warp easily...
Cheers.