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  1. J

    UK Top quality 115m basket waste in gold

    I'm wanting to know where I can buy 2 top quality 115mm basket wastes in gold (ones that the gold colour doesn't wear off) One with a rectangular overflow and one without overflow. I'm aware McAlpine have one without overflow BSWPVD. I've looked on Plumbers-mate-sales.co.uk and they don't have...
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    Telford unvented cylinders having a lower capacity than stated?

    Hello all, I recently bought a Tempest 300 L indirect, it measures 1650 H x 480 D. The 300 L is handwritten on the label which concerns me a bit. So I called Telford technical and they advised the insulation is 40 mm, therefore dia. is 400 and the height 1610 (insulation on top only), and...
  3. J

    URGENT Riello 40 burner not firing

    Evening, My son's Riello 40 burner keeps going into reset. Oil is definitely there, fan is working, 240v at control box, tried about 10 times without success. Looking for advice as they have a 2 Yr old and need to get the heating going. MTIA
  4. J

    Anyone got a used Mira Platinum digital mixer HP/combi valve for sale?

    Hello all, Anyone have a used Mira Platinum digital mixer - HP/combi valve for sale (single outlet)? Mira's code for the 'box' and control is 1.1666.003 - I don't need the control.
  5. J

    Best deals on 12mm mlcp pipe and fittings.

    Evening all, Can someone let me know of any good deals on 12mm mlcp pipe and fittings. Thanks in advance. Regards Jim
  6. J

    Where to go with plumbing fitting idea I've got?

    I've an idea for a plumbing fitting for the UK market, can anyone give me a steer where to go for development? I emailed Flowflex but didn't get a response.... I did think of Rob Foster aka @centralheatking - is he still on here? ATB Jim
  7. J

    Been asked to quote to replace these gate valves!

    Hi, Looking for advice on how to tackle replacing these 28mm gate valves off LLH. Spoke to Hire It (BSS) they have Freezemaster machine but heads are 100mm so not going to fit stubs of pipe close to LLH. Is there a different machine out there with with smaller head e.g. REMS, Rothenberger...
  8. J

    Measuring water volume in heating system

    Hi all, What method do you use to measure volume of water in a largish heating system? For 2 reasons: Additional expansion vessel size. Correct dosage of inhibitor. I was thinking of some kind of inline meter that could be attached to the filling loop?? Any advice appreciated. Cheers Jim
  9. J

    BOSS venturi commissioning valve

    Hi all, Please can someone advise me what a BOSS venturi commissioning valve actually does? I've a job this week, in a public building, where one was installed (under a kitchen sink with a POU water heater). MTIA Jim
  10. J

    URGENT Where to hire leak detection equipment for copper main in screed?

    Hi everyone, I'm needing to trace a leak on copper main in screed at my son's house. Anglian Water have notified a leak of 18ltr/hr, and we've verified it's not between their stopcock and internal stopcock. There's no signs of dampness, floors where pipes run are tiled. Looking for advice...
  11. J

    URGENT Aqualisa Quartz Electric Shower scaled up.

    Hi all, Can the shower be descaled? It's coughing and spluttering (maybe it's got Covid 19?!) MTIA.
  12. J

    Installation of Surestop - reviews of product

    Evening all, I've been asked to supply and install a Surestop valve on a dentists surgery, I've opted for the 22mm pushfit with 6m tube and remote switch. Have any of you any expeience with this product? Previously I've fitted solenoid valves connected to a PIR or a light switch. Any advice...
  13. J

    Best plastic/MLCP pipe cutter?

    Evening all, IYHO which is the best plastic / mlcp pipe cutter (not for waste pipe). Cheers Jim
  14. J

    Wanting to brush up on pipe sizing (large domestic/small commercial)

    Hi all, I'm wanting to brush up on pipe sizing for H & C water services and heating pipework for large domestic and small commercial work. Please can someone advise me where to find info online or books to buy? Regards to all, keep well & safe. Cheers Jim
  15. J

    Good quality 3/4" flexi hoses for water softener

    Hi everyone, Can someone advise where I can buy a couple of good quality 3/4" flexi hoses for water softener - with as large bore as possible please? Cheers Jim
  16. J

    Klauke MAP 215 press tool

    Evening all, Anyone got the Klauke press tool MAP 215 Battery-powered crimping tools 18 V, up to 32 mm, 15 kN | Klauke - https://www.klauke.com/gb/en/map-215-battery-powered-crimping-tools-18-v-to-32-mm-15-kn I'm wanting to know how it compares with Novo / Geberit etc please. Cheers Jim
  17. J

    Most flexible push-fit pipe?

    Hi all, Which brand of push-fit pipe is the most flexible in your opinion/experience? Cheers Jim
  18. J

    Ballpark charge for power flushing 10 rads, system boiler OV

    Hi all, Would someone give me an idea of what you'd charge to power flush a 10 rad system (I'll hire machine from BSS). 15mm pipework (NOT 8 or 10) Glow-worm Flexicom 24hx boiler Open vent. Cheers Jim
  19. J

    Need some assistance to identify Triton thermo shower

    Hi, Can someone help me identify the correct replacement cartridge for this Triton shower please? Cheers Jim
  20. J

    Can Trianco TRO Eurostar 60/70 boiler be converted to fully pumped?

    Evening all, Would someone(s) ;) know if a Trianco TRO Eurostar 60/70 boiler be converted to fully pumped? Cheers Jim
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