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    Inta 22mm solar mixing valve

    High temperature solar mixing valve by Inta. Solar kit came with a new valve so not needed. Cost about ninety quid. Do it for £40 inlcuding postage.
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    Washout Toilet

    I have seen a Washout pan (like you still find sometimes in a few places on the continent) in a trade catalogue, but I was always told they were illegal under the UK Building Regs. Is this so?
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    Oil Boiler - High Carbon Monoxide Readings

    I'm getting high CO readings from a customer's oil boiler, typically 250ppm Obviously problems with aiflow, worn nozzle, poor baffle cover seal, and flue problems are what one would expect, however are there any other possible causes I am missing? And yes....I did tell the customer not to use...
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    • boiler high oil boiler
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    Qty of 52mm copper tube and bits

    I have 6 x 3m lengths of 52mm copper tubing and an assortment of 52mm end feed and compression fittings. Not desperate to sell as it's my stock, but if someone near York needs any I can do them for 75% of the current retail price, whatever that is,
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    MPK Associates Former Training Centre York Update

    Anyone who is owed money by MPK Associates can register a claim by calling the administrator on 0191 482 3343. Claims must be registered by 6th December.
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    Oil boiler people - which jointing compound do you use?

    Stag Heldite Foliac Red Rocol Oilseal Other?
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    • boiler oil boiler
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    Trianco Boiler Problem

    Called out to a customer with a Trianco TRO 12-14 boiler, has been cutting out. Burner is the old "upside down" Bentone electro oil type Did the usual service and tried to fire it up. Smoke high. Opened air plate to get smoke down. CO2 to about 6%, but Carbon Monoxide at over 1,000ppm...
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    What is everyone charging? Are you getting enough work?

    Just wondered what everyone is charging at the moment. I am charging £26 per hour with no call out charge and boiler service at £50 all in and am struggling to get much work at all. Even at a fixed price of £200 for a powerflush I am struggling to get any takers. What's the work like at the...
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    Thermostatic Mixer Shower from Woodburner Fed Cylinder

    The situation is thus: Customer has changed LPG boiler to a woodburner. Fancy shower set-up in bathroom. Woodburner is obviously not set to heat the cylinder no higher than 65 degrees. Shower pump and mixer not designed to take water higher than 65 degrees. I need some device to mix the hot...
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    Brand of fittings

    Just wondered which brand you seem to end up getting sold most of these days from your merchants: 1, Yorkshire (Prestex, Tectite, Kuterlite, Endex, Yorkshire) 2, Conex (Conex, Delcop, Triflow) 3, Flowflex (Flowflex, Kiwa) 4, Sanbra Fyffe (Instantor) 5, Nibco 6, Comap / Jevco 7, other
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    Instantor Fittings

    I have packs of Instantor (Irish brand of Conex) fittings, all 3/4", left over from a job. Packs of 5. Fit old style 3/4" copper and black alakthene pipe Tees, £15 pack of 5 Elbows £10 pack of 5 Straight connectors £10 pack of 5
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    Copper pipe prices

    How much are you paying for a bundle of copper pipe nowadays. I jus spent £55 plus VAT for 10 lengths of Yorkshire 15mm. I have 2 bundles of 28mm left and I spent £58 plus VAT on them 4 years ago. Last 54mm was about £8 per m
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    Honeywell CMT927

    Got to say I'm a convert to these gadgets and I think they are really well designed. I did a S plan conversion for an old house with wooden panelled walls, ornate plasterwork (so didn't want to be chopping out for new wires) and lots of solid stone walls. I had my doubts about whether the...
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    Bosch offer at Cromwells

    Cromwell are doing the Bosch bosch gsb18ve2-li combi for £295 including vat all in. Thinking of going to take a look. Anyone have this drill? What do you reckon? Cromwell Industrial Tools UK: Bosch : GSB 18VE2LI COMBI DRILL T/TOUGH 2x2.6Li LI-ION BAT : BCH-266-7303M
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    Victorian / Edwardian hl cistern wanted

    I have a customer looking for a "Burlington" type bell cistern or similar (must be restorable). Either cast or stoneware etc Other reclaimed vintage WCs, basins and cisterns always sought.
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    Marco Water Boiler

    Just been asked to look at one of these at our village pub- not heating the water up. Just wondered if anyone had an experience. it is one of the auto fill type. The light comes on but no voltage across the element. Any ideas? Could it be the thermocouple? Will phone Marco on Tuesday if I...
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    • boiler water
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    • Forum: Boilers
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    Rats and Mice and Plastic Pipes

    I've been really busy with damage to plastic pipes caused by rats and mice this winter, so much so that I have now stopped quoting for plastic pipe in lofts, stud walls and between floors. I have had to deal with at least 20 cases and the most serious has caused thousands of pounds worth of...
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    2 stage NuWay burner on Ideal Viceroy

    Hi. Got a problem at my good customer's - The Red Lion - again. The boiler, an Ideal Viceroy on class D fuel is going into lockout. Checked all the usual things - airflow, fuel pump, fan, nozzles and filters, fuel supply. It is curious but the burner is one of those 2 stage burners and the...
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    Balancing a Single Pipe System

    Hi. Have been asked to look at a single pipe system which is out of balance. Don't have much esperience in them. The first two radiators on the circuit are hot as are two upstairs. The rest are cold or lukewarm. What is the best method of balancing such a system? Should the pump be on a...
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    Steel pipe

    Noticed how there has been next to no interest in any of the bits I have for sale despite the rock bottom prices. Just wondered if anyone on here actually works in steel pipe and fittings or am I the only one?
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