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  1. GQuigley67

    Unvented cylinder reduced flow rate

    When you first open a tap pressure and flow rate is good, it then dies down like a combi would reducing from approx 20 l/min to about 10 l/m. Balanced cold doesn't have this issue, expansion vessel replaced due to being burst, couldn't clean filter in combination valve so temporary bypassed it...
  2. GQuigley67

    Gravity to sealed question

    got an open vented electric thermal store I want to convert the heating system to a sealed system due to pipework being above the F&E. boiler is in airing cupboard and pipes drop from loft to rads, the boiler is 9kw so I need a plate heat exchanger, was wondering if taking one from a Combi would...
  3. GQuigley67

    Pumping combination cylinder

    I know this is not recommended by manufacturer but hear me out, would like to pick your brains on this one. 1. Small flat 1x shower, only 1 person living, 210L combination cylinder with salamander pump? Surely it won't run out with the extra capacity? 2. Cold water is 2 bar so too low for...
  4. GQuigley67

    timeclock installation tips

    evening folks got a timeclock to install, one not there just the wires, its been disconnected and thrown away, wires covered with a blank plate. One of the cables has "TC" written on it, the other "CH" I'm assuming the TC is the live feed, not sure which one is which as it is different colours...
  5. GQuigley67

    Twin flue options

    Evening folks got a boiler replacement starting next week, existing boiler vokera with twin flue system, not sure how long the flue run is I would say around 6m or so, not had a proper measurement yet. Customer wants worcester 30si, their vertical is max 6m. If if is over 6m, what other...
  6. GQuigley67

    Leak sealers

    Anyone ever had any system problems due to leak sealer? Had to go back to a boiler I fitted few months back, sounded like HE was full of air, I bled it through the PRV And got it running better but I'm not totally convinced it's cured, I'm wondering if the leak sealer has sealed up the AAV?
  7. GQuigley67

    Service and repair engineer Glasgow

    any repair guys looking for extra work? Preferably plumbing experience also.
  8. GQuigley67

    External water main insulation?

    Replacing an external water main and Scottish water will be inspecting it after I'm done, I'm tryin to find insulation but have had no luck, the type that's in a duct you can put over pipe for when it enters property and where a minimum of 750mm can't be achieved. Does anyone have copy of the BS?
  9. GQuigley67

    Subby-Commercial gas engineer Glasgow

    Lookin for a commercial guy to do a boiler with me, the current gas system is domestic but is being upgraded to a 80kw boiler which puts it above my qualifications. anyone interested PM me
  10. GQuigley67

    Plate heat exchangers

    Need one for a 80kw Worcester boiler to separate from gravity system, Worcesters own is nearly £700 and rated 80-100kw. Anyone recommend a cheaper option?
  11. GQuigley67

    Floor standing heat only boilers

    anyone recommend any? existing floor standing boiler housing space is 870mm high by 580mm wide, in the kitchen. Worcester high flow was specified by another plumber but I don't think the customer realises that its a combi as he told me he's against getting a combi
  12. GQuigley67

    ID from installation

    Just back from a 3 week holiday travelling around Europe and went to a Boiler service for my first job, Potterton SE boiler customer been in house 2 years first time they've had it checked, gave them the good news once I checked it out. Boiler looks at least 8 years old. ratio 0.0125 CO 1098...
  13. GQuigley67

    Copper mapress fittings for sale

    Got loads here nearly a Hessien bag full I have no need for them it was from a contract. If anyone is interest let me know
  14. GQuigley67

    Boiler for large domestic premises

    Went to price job today, current boiler 55kw, customer wants a single large output boiler and was already quoted for 2 domestic boilers linked together which he didn't sound too keen on. His current setup is Ideal Concord C 55kw for heating and a separate water heater for 300L unvented with no...
  15. GQuigley67

    Salamander home boost pump

    Hello folks Got a customer who wants one of these fitted in his house. House has 2 bathrooms with a combination boiler and 18-20 litres per minute coming from the kitchen sink cold mains tap. His problem is that when he's in the shower and someone turns on the cold tap, he gets reduced...
  16. GQuigley67

    Ball valve issue

    Fitted new F&E tank, kept overflowing. Had to apply a lot of pressure to shut off the valve, water just rose above the float. Replaced float and valve, still same issue. Is there something obvious Im missing here? Jobs like an hour drive away and having to keep going back is doing my **** in
  17. GQuigley67

    potential work Central scotland

    Things are looking to be picking up for me in the coming weeks and if all goes to plan I will be looking to take on an experienced self employed Heating Engineer. If you are interested, pm me and I will keep you posted on developments. Mininum requirements - Served a 4 year apprenticeship in...
  18. GQuigley67

    Gas leak (accidental damage)

    Landscaper done this with a shovel, contracted by the factor of the building. Ignored it and didn't tell anyone, left it spewing gas for 5 hours, the whole building was stinking of gas before SGN were called to cap and make safe, I was called out to repair. we all know that it would of been...
  19. GQuigley67

    Question for a poor system design

    Hey folks been a while since I've posted on here looking for advice but this one is a bit of a pain. Here's the scenario. Guest House with 4 open vented boilers, 2x U6 meters feeding 2x 24kw HE Greenstar Ri boilers. One of the systems has poor circulation I changed the motor on the pump as...
  20. GQuigley67

    Advice on shower

    My mates just bought a house and he is having problems with his shower, it's one of those fancy mixer showers with 4 knobs and multiple outlets, problem he's having is it keeps leaking badly and usually happens at night when pressure is higher. bought the house from a builder who build the...
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