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    Ideal logic combi 30 - ignition lockout

    Hi all, Need your help one again please. Boiler is saying ignition lockout. Anything obvious I should be looking for? No heating or water.
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    Downstairs no heating.

    Hi all, I had a call this evening about radiators only getting hot upstairs. It's a vented system with the boiler downstairs in the kitchen. The occupants have had couple of radiators relocated same rooms (downstairs I assume, didn't think to ask). Any ideas as to why downstairs radiators...
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    Pump change on Vaillant Ecotec 824 R1

    Hi All, i'll be going to change a pump on said boiler later this evening as it's leaking. Apart from buying the pump, would any other additional part need purchasing...someone mentioned something about hydroblock? i've not changed a pump on this boiler before, any tips would be greatly...
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    Gas hob connection

    Hi all, how much do you normally charge to install rigid piping from bayonet fitting to hob? The hob is already installed in place Also, where should the isolation valve be located as I'm sure it probably needs to be somewhere easily accessible behind the base unit doors and not be behind...
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    radiator change pricing

    hi all, i've been asked to quote to change 2 x radiators 500 x 1800 singles to doubles. it should be a straight swap without any additional pipe work. i'm guessing it should take me around 2-3 hours. what would be a reasonable price? also, what are the steps to drain unvented system with FE...
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    baxi training handouts

    hi All, if like me, you dislike reading anything other than what's on your phone/tablet and pc, i have put together the handouts which i was given last week whilst on my training course last week very informative... http://zanudesign.co.uk/gas/baxi/basic-electrics.pdf...
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    honeywell training manual

    hello all, if anyone is interested, i have attached a copy of the training manual given by honeywell when i attended their wiring course last week. i found the wiring diagrams for y and s plan quite useful: http://zanudesign.co.uk/honeywell.pdf
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    worcester 28cdi

    The problem is with my own boiler - RSF model. The problem is intermittent when i run the DHW. Sometimes it can take anything up to over a minute to get any hot water running. When running water for a bath, the fire just goes off with the red flashing (the light with the flame picture)...
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    Ideal logic - low dhw pressure

    Hi all, I'm not too sure what the exact model of the boiler is but the dhw pressure is really low and not how it used to be. Radiators also taking longer to get hot.... Anything in particular I should be looking for or is just in need of service and power flush?
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    Changing 3 radiators..

    Hi all, Just out of curiosity, how long does it take you to change 3 radiators including draining of system and filling.. .... I changed 3 x 600x800 to 1 x 600x1600 and 2 x 600x1800 but it's taken me all day.. [emoji33]
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    honeywell training

    I've just booked myself in for a honeywell course....for £45??? has anyone been to one of these or am i expecting:
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    Vaillaint Ecotec 831 - wishy washy noise

    hi all, i'm going to check out above boiler later tonight. hot water is fine but it's apparently making a wishy-washy noise when the central heating is on. Anything obvious to check out?
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    Flow and return temperature

    Hello all, Is there and ideal temperature that shout be set for dhw and heating?
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    Boiler fault finding

    Hello all, I'm finding this site rather informative : Top Tips and Tricks for the Professional Boiler and Heating Engineer Is it worth paying £10 for an annual subscription for all the other bits and pieces? Does anyone have any other links/literature on diagnostics? I'm particularly...
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    Commissioning some elses' install

    I was just reading through this months "gas engineer" publication and came across the following: When I sat my ACS exams not to long ago, one of the option was to Riddor the boiler if the install was carried out by someone who's unqualified which i thought was the correct answer at first...
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    bosch 36v drill

    i'm really tempted by this: BOSCH GBH 36 V-LI COMPACT 36v LI-ION SDS CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL | eBay or do you think i'm better off with a corded drill?
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    Shocking low price for combi swap

    hey all, someone i know has just had a boiler install for absolute peanuts that will make you feel sick if you know the price... am i allowed to say how much? (done by gas safe engineer including power flush...)
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    Thou shalt not haggle with a plumber ever again

    My brother and I changed over a hot water cylinder today. It was in the most awkward place you can imagine. It was right in the corner of the loft and the only way to access the nuts is to crawl on the joists and doing squats like you're about to go for a dump. My knees are gone, my back...
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    Pricing jobs plus VAT

    When I get quotes for work to be done, nothing irritates me more than tradesmen saying something like "£80 plus vat". I'd rather be told the job will cost £100. I've even turned down jobs for this reason. just wondering if majority of customers are turds like me and whether or not you mention...
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    My first shower install

    So what do ya think.
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