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  1. Stanios

    Ideal amount of solder in a joint

    If you are like me and find it hard to grasp how much solder is enough watch this video which also made me realise I have been mispronouncing the very word all these years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTak6vAaSjY
  2. Stanios

    Capping 40mm Waste

    Hi all, Got a kitchen waste that needs dropping, so will need to cap the 40mm waste coming out of strap boss. Space is at premium, is there an actual cap in existance for 40mm solvent weld or do I have to make it coupling + rodding eye? Cheers
  3. Stanios

    Rusted Flue Screw

    Hi guys, Customer reported a leak at first I assumed AAV then he sent this photo. Looks like been weeping a while. I can't think of how water can get there so slightly worried. Is this dangerous? Sorry if pic isnt the right way up
  4. Stanios

    New Vaillant Ecofit range

    So what's the deal with the new ecofit range? re-badge gloworm or a Pro with a green sticker on it? :uhoh2:
  5. Stanios

    Vaillant 612 for £300

    Happy New Year fellas! Vaillant Wall Mounted Boiler | Plumb Center
  6. Stanios

    Supplied with faulty immersion - what to do?

    Hi fellas, I've replaced an immersion in April fitted a Screwfix "titanium" one. Got called back yesterday, opened the cover the pre-soldered live was totally burned to a crisp.. Totally not impressed with this pile of titanium poop supplied by Screwfix. I am pretty sure I can get a free...
  7. Stanios

    Condense Pump - plumbing in the discharge hose..

    Hi all, Going to be installing Vaillant ecolevel pump, the EXTREMELY helpful chap at Vaillant after 15 mins on hold has recommended to "ask around your plumbers mechants" with regards to how to get their silly pump connected to any sort of waste system :mad2: So I ask the question here after...
  8. Stanios

    Dodgy Pump

    Found this odd pump inside a Halstead Ace combi.. No idea if the capacitor is meant to be like that, done all the tests on it and decided the reason the pump proving switch rod isnt going up is because of the diaphragm.. wrong! now thinking of replacing the pump even though the resistances are...
  9. Stanios

    Boiler Toolkit

    Hi fellas, as a beginner on service/ breakdown side of things I am wondering if my toolkit is missing some specilised tools for this kind of work. This is my tool kit at the moment: Flue brushes 3 sizes, 2 soft brushes Long reach pozi and flat screwdrivers Spanner / grips /long nosed (same as...
  10. Stanios

    Multipoint on fire

    Hi, got my badge thank you AP! My first post in the yellow badge area might seem abit silly but here it goes: Brittony 2 multipoint, burners producing flames out of places it shouldnt including large yellow ones going outside the heat exchanger i.e burning the case. Gasket that joins onto...
  11. Stanios

    Multipoint on fire

    First off Im gas safe Croppie gimme badge already! Just a quick one -Brittony 2 multipoint, burners producing flames out of places it shouldnt including large red ones going outside the heat exchanger i.e burning the case. Gasket that joins onto the burners has something that looks like loctite...
  12. Stanios

    Speed awareness course rant

    worked my arse off all week now comes saturday quick job in morning followed by a 4 hour speed awareness course... penalised for driving 70 on dual carriage way in my transit connect van. Its half size of range rover weighs 200kg less. with my tools probably the same as a fat ******* driving a...
  13. Stanios

    3 Day Combi course by Baxi

    Hi, Im looking to get better acquainted with the combi now that I've got my gs, I've read about the Baxi 3 day course and decided to look into that. Just wondering if anyone here been on this course My question is do they really dedicate one whole day to teach you how to use a multimetrer...
  14. Stanios

    Learn a thing about Plate Heat Exchanger

    Strictly GSR Plumbers only! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADso9m4KOww&t=6m58s
  15. Stanios

    2 Part Toilet Pan

    Heya, got an interesting pan to install next week , its split it two I've seen them before however don't know what to use to seal the joint (maybe it comes with a big washer?) link ROTAS DESIGN TWO PIECE WC TOILET PAN - Buy on line Any ideas?
  16. Stanios

    noise coming from gravity system

    Got a customer with a pretty odd noise complaint. Basically its a gravity system, a loud banging noise and rattling occurs even when no taps have been run or loo used - middle of the night. It actually makes the hot water tap run in the kitchen. When she told me I said she needed ghostbusters...
  17. Stanios

    Gas Safe trying to register

    Just got my gas qualifications through from college, didn't waste no time got straight onto gas safe website to sign up. Soon as i enter my details it asks to pick a security question but there are non to pick from! And if you dont pick one you cant make an account..https://www.User...
  18. Stanios

    Shower tray feet

    Hi fellas, Im installing a bathroom suite and cust ordered this tray http://www.diy.com/departments/flair-square-shower-tray-with-hidden-waste-l760mm-w760mm-d45mm/779451_BQ.prd I want to run the inch and a half waste on the floor under the tray so will need that tray to have feet and plinth...
  19. Stanios

    Replacing an Ancient Loo

    Heya, Have a customer with this old high cistern lead piped secondary vented stuck to the floor loo. Is it even worth trying to comprehend all this or am I just better leaving it to a period specialist? Cheers
  20. Stanios

    Viper Gas Customer Service - does it exist?

    Forked out 100 quid on their book which comes with "free subscription" two months ago. Ive sent 4 emails so far had absolutely no answers as to where on earth my subscription in. Could have bought the NICEIC book which is half the price. Maybe I should too start advertising free servicing with...
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