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Imperfection pipe works call for PTFE.
a plumber mate of mine said only imperfection pipe works require ptfe or compound. As long as...
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Whats your hourly rate? and how busy are you workwise?
ok chaps. I know this gets asked a fair bit (how busy are you) but I would like to see an up to...
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How much has everyone got on? I run a small firm of 4 lads and we've never been so busy...
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Immersion Heater not working
Hi, Having a problem with the central heating at the moment, boiler not firing up so not...
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Free Plumbers mate work
Hi, Is there any one in the Bolton area looking for a reliable, hard working plumbers mate...
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system to combi pipework
Hi, any help would be greatly appreciated. In our cylinder cupboard (S plan) there are the 22mm...
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Solar pipe work banging !!!
Morning Lads I have been called back to a job of banging pipe work. Its a solar drain back...
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work hours,
when doing domestics i find a lot of customers want me to turn up after 9? they get a shock...
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Outside tap has suddently stopped working (pic enclosed)?
Hi I have a cold water tap that is on the outside wall of my house. It used to work fine and now...
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District heating experienced plumber required
I have a new built flat with district biomass heating. In th living room there is a large and a...
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Pricing up work
I have been plumbing two and half years, got my Tech Cert level 2, NVQ level 2, Energy...
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Pipework concerns
I'm not gas registered but have raised concerns on the pipework for an installation with Gas...
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Pre-Heat, does it work ...?
Thought it could be interesting to hear your views on the pre-heat function many boilers have...
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Getting much more work as an electrician than a plumber :(
Hi all, I am starting to feel like an alien on here now. I haven't touched my plumbing tools...
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Seeking Plumbing Work Experience.
I am currently an inexperienced plumber looking for work experience. I recently acquired my...
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Windsor work
Any oil guys want any work fitting a oil feed boiler near Windsor , bucks ..me & my pal are gas...
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Understanding how a 3 port valve works
Can anyone explain how they work in simple terms I'm so confused about them What is port a...
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what do you do when works slow
apart from watch tele, drink beer, organise the van etc what do you do when works slow - been...
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Water & Heating not working at the same time
What could be the issue if my heating and water cannot work at the same time. I have changed the...
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Looking for work experience in Nottingham for portfolio for nvq 2
Hi im new to the site,im starting a nvq course in september and need to be working with someone...
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short of work
if any one know any contractor near london that is looking for sub-contractors pls let me know ...
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Disasters at work
we had a proper disaster in work the other week, nice wee easy job 6 rads boiler in empty...
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hidden pipework
Whats the best tape for protecting pipes when plastering over them
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Pipework Identification Marker Tape colours
Does any one have a table or a link to a table giving the full table of colours to BS1710 if my...
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Calling on sole-trader or firms in South-East London or Kent for experience please
Good afternoon all I am currently doing my City & Guilds 6129 at a skills centre in Dartford...
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One for the experienced boys!
Alright guys - I have a job I am on where the customer has an internal stack in the bathroom...
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no work for some cos we give it away for free on www.ukplumbersforum.co.uk
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Generating work
Im on a push to generate some more work for my self! What have people been trying and whats...
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Kelston Celsius 25 not working: main green led on, lockout red led flashes 4 times
Hello, ive got a problem with My Kelston Celsius 25 which is not working. the error signal is...
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Any ideas ? removing water from buried pipework.
Got to rip out old installation no were to drain off etc.Not a problem draining upstairs and...
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