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  1. GQuigley67

    flavel everglow bf fire

    this fire keeps sooting up, i serviced it the other day inlet pressure and gas rate fine, when i put the flue gas analyser in the flue the CO levels maxed out at 150ppm. I have placed the coals in the right position, and it appears to be sooting up one day after the service. I'm thinking the...
  2. GQuigley67

    Worcester 37cdi combi no heating

    Went to this today but couldn't get case off so will be returning tomorrow when customer removes shelves. Got hw no heating, changed battery in room stat didn't seem to help. System has radiators and UFH underfloor pump isn't kicking in. Pump in boiler was really hot to touch but wasn't seized...
  3. GQuigley67

    24i Junior problem(SE)

    got a problem with this boiler, nothing is operating whatsoever and its flashin red around once per minute. I'm the 3rd guy to have a look at it, its for my auntie's tenant. First guy changed gas valve, 2nd guy changed PCB still the same. I have tested the water pressure switch with my...
  4. GQuigley67

    Minor Electrical works training Scotland

    I seem to be locked out of the plumbing courses section so gonna post it here anyone know of any courses offering minor electrical work in Scotland? Reason I ask is most of the time we have the boiler wired up etc before the spark even gets to the job so all they do is a few tests and produce a...
  5. GQuigley67

    experienced 2 man install team seeking temp work

    looking for work over the next week or so, 2 man install team with experience in all aspects of plumbing and heating. got van tools PLI all the goods willing to work anywhere in central scotland
  6. GQuigley67

    the banker and the plumber

    Well I guess pretty much all of us have heard this story about the banker and the plumber, how the banker checked the accounts of people and the only people who were making as much money as them were the plumbers. I thought this was only a UK thing, but some Aussie also said this to me in...
  7. GQuigley67

    old radiators and inserting cleaner/inhibtor

    alright lads i'd like to know what you all do when you go to a job and its all old radiators, and there is no way to put in cleaner/inhibitor. usually I open bleed valve, attach my made up contraption tundish thingy which is an 1/2" bsp connection into the radiator via the bleed point or blank...
  8. GQuigley67

    no drain valves grrr

    I'm not one for slagging off other peoples work, but roughed out a bathroom suite the other day(usual guy was on holiday) and we had to fit a towel rail, so on going to find the drain valve the old existing one is no longer in use and there is no new one fitted ! after customer seen me draining...
  9. GQuigley67

    Vokera Compact 28kw SE intermittent HW

    don't do many repairs but went to this boiler today, am i right in thinking it can only either be the thermistor or blocked PHE?? I tested thermistor and got good readings, water went hot and cold like clockwork, so have suggested replacing PHE. Anyone know how much the PHE are for these...
  10. GQuigley67

    Disasters at work

    we had a proper disaster in work the other week, nice wee easy job 6 rads boiler in empty cupboard with extended horizontal flue, would have been finished for about 2, but when my mate was coring the hole for flue, he hits rising gas main ! Major panic to open all windows and evacuate building(3...
  11. GQuigley67

    glow worm boiler wiring problem

    little help guys, installed one of these boilers and since it doesnt have a pressure guage it only has an electronic display i had to get power to it, sparky was ment to wire it up for me but didnt and now he's on holiday. Wired a 3 pin plug to the live, neutral and earth...
  12. GQuigley67

    DIYer worried about his DIY plumbing

    if its on the thread then it wont be coming into contact with the water, as the olive is what creates the seal
  13. GQuigley67

    DIYer worried about his DIY plumbing

    its not designed for that purpose its a non setting putty for sanitary pipework. Jointing compound is used for water carrying pipes such as jet blue
  14. GQuigley67

    DIYer worried about his DIY plumbing

    when turning water off open all taps in house, taps upstairs let air get into the pipes and drain the system. You will still have water in the pipes under the taps as water can't defy gravity. Usually have a basin at hand when cutting pipes to catch the water
  15. GQuigley67

    DIYer worried about his DIY plumbing

    wouldnt be using plumbers mate on potable water imho, its for sanitary pipes. You dont even need paste on it as long as it is compressed and not overtightened it will be fine.
  16. GQuigley67

    Danfoss Programmable Room Stat

    got a danfos programmable room stat to install, i usually do honeywells and find their MIs better to understand so struggling a bit with wiring it dont do much anymore as i work for a company who have sparks do all the leccy work.
  17. GQuigley67

    high pressure issues

    can't find my unsafe situations handbook or any of my gas books probably in the back of my van which is a riot the now but anyway... working in a house where the incoming pressure is 30+ mbar so its blowing the water out of my u-guage, am I correct in saying it should be 25mbar minimum ...
  18. GQuigley67

    Repairing washing machines

    anyone do this type of work ? have had a few queries about it usually pass it on to my neighbour as he repairs them
  19. GQuigley67

    The DIY guide to servicing a boiler.

    those pesky air bubbles
  20. GQuigley67

    spot the fault(s)

    numero uno number 2 number 3
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