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    Running mdpe externally in rainwater pioe.

    Hi all. Wondering if anyone has done this and if so what insulation did you use? I have about 1 metre that needs to run up from patio height to just above the damp proof course. The wras approved pipes are quite big and costly and I have lots of rainwater pipe I could use. Cheers all. Hope...
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    Viessmann external flue run conundrum

    Hi all. Hope you have all been keeping well. A while back I decided I only wanted to fit one brand of boiler and decided on Viessmann due to space for servicing and changing parts if ever needing to. I am finding my decision rather hard due to the different clearances on flue runs and cupboards...
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    Worcester 30i ionisation fault

    Hi all. I hope you are well. Need some advice on this boiler and fault. E229. Went there and condensate was totally blocked so cleaned it and still not fixed. Then serviced it and still got the fault. Called up worcester and one says its the gas valve as it is making a 3 whoosing noises while...
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    New part L regulations for plumbers.

    Hi all. Just need to clear my head around these changes. I am guessing we do not need to put in new radiators when just replacing a boiler?
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    Sealant for external flue run.

    Hi all. Got to run a Vailliant flue externally and been told by vailliant I need a heat resistant flexible silicone. Can anyone recommend which silicone to go for? Cheers
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    Hole size for countertop...

    Morning all. What size diamond holesaw do you use for drilling the hole in a quartz countertop for a basin waste to go through? I have a house where they installed all the basins wastes with the nut and washer tightened onto the bottom of the worktop and not the bottom of the basin. Hope that...
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    Salus Quantum rf wiring centre

    Anyone installed any continal UFH wiring centres? Namely the one above as I need to wire it into an s plan system but it is pretty confusing for me.
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    Condensing dryer waste connection

    Does anyone know of any adaptor you can use to fit the waste of these into an appliance trap? Cannot seem to find anything online. There is one but pretty bad reviews. Thanks
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    Worcester compact service tool

    Hi all. Got a few of these boilers coming up to 4yrs old and want to know if anyone has used something other than the recommended service tool which costs £57?
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    What are people using to fix lead mains...

    What products are you using to repair lead mains? Philmac, leadloc or others.
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    Improvised high level flush pipe.

    Hi all. I need to improvise a flush pipe some how. Anyone managed to do this with waste pipe at all. Basically the cistern is on the back of a 2 inch stud wall of where the toilet will go. The pipe cannot go straight down due to a washing machine needing to fit into the space below the...
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    Mass of gunge in cold water storage cistern.

    Hi all. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine and hope no one is working in lofts at mo. Anyone seen this gunk before in a cold water storage cistern?
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    Finding a small leak on UFH

    Hi all. Got a leak on an underfloor heating system 2hich is dropping 2 bar of pressure in 2 1/2 weeks. Would one of those infrared flir phone attachment cameras work at all? Thanks all
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    Twist pop up waste leak

    Evening all. Need to fix a twist pop up waste which is leaking where the cable from the twist overflow which operates the pop up waste connects into a square box on the side of the waste. Is this just an o'ring or something? To change the overflow (whole waste contraption) I would need to have...
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    Connecting a toilet on groundfloor

    Hi all. I don't do much drainage so after some advice. Is it possible to cut a tee into the top of a long radius bend at the bottom of the soil stack for a downstairs cloakroom? Sre images attached. Thanks
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    Waiting time before using shower for 1st time.

    Hello all. I hope you guys are well. I have tiled a bathroom (don't normally) and after grouting and reading the instructions on the bag it states that shower areas should not be used for 2 weeks. Now, I have never done this with any bathroom a tiler has tiled for me. Is 5his what you guys do?
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    Parralell thread end feed fittings

    Morning all. Just about to install a crosswatwr shower valve and want to connect in the valve with end feed 22mm x 3/4 male. Manual says not to use tapered threads. Cannot find parallel out there that come with end feed. Any ideas Thanks
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    Rads drops chased into walls.

    Hi all. Hope you are doing well. I have been asked to install a whole new system which they want all the drops chased into the walls for the rads. Usually I don't bother with this but they are willing to pay good money for it. Does anyone do it? What pipe do you use, and do you go vertically...
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    Bathroom fitter needed in Ealing area.

    Hi all. Hope you are keeping well. I have an old client in the Ealing area that wants the bathroom done starting at the end of July. If anyone is keen pm me and I can give you his number. Thanks
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    Gas Safe Bulletin TB 118

    Hi all. Hope you are all good and are doing ok with work due to lockdown, self isolating etc. What instruments did people purchase to comply with this bulletin? I only paid £160 for a fluke 116 last year and now need to spend a lot more due to this bulletin. Cheers all.
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