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    Scratching my head (open vent)

    I need to tap in to the central heating due to an extension with underfloor heating that’s gone in. I want to be more than sure before tapping into the system due to its complexity and being an open vent I’m going to freeze the pipes I need to, so I can work on them. I was hoping to double check...
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    fixing airlocks in system, tips?

    Hey everyone, I've dealt with a few bad airlocks over the years but was wondering if anyone had any good tricks to get them out faster/easier. I've always been told to just leave it on constant until it settles and another time we had this plumber help us and he removed the thermostats on the...
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    New install, tigerloop issue

    Hi all. I recently installed a new oil line and boiler in a property. The line is quite a run and the appliance is higher than the tank. I put a tiger loop in and used a bucket to prime the flow and return. This all went to plan and the boiler fired with no issue. I reconnected the oil line...
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    Time served plumber looking to progress.

    Hello everyone. I'm not sure if anyone can help me but I'm wanting to do my Gas Safe. I'll be able to do my domestic with no problem (I work for a Gas Safe engineer) and he wants me to do my gas. Once I've managed to pass my core gas I want to progress on to commercial. I don't want to just...
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    Query about Level 3 qualifications.

    Hey folks. I noticed when looking at my level 3 certs it said something along the lines of 'water regulations and unvented qualified' does this mean I can apply for the cards to show I'm qualified for these? No idea how it works by the way. Cheers.
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    Thinking about doing gas safe

    Hey people. I'm currently an employed, level 3, OFTEC plumber and thinking about doing my Gas Safe. Not sure how to go about it. What are my options? Thanks!
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    Fault finding on oil burners

    Hey people. Was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks on fault finding on oil burners. I hate turning up to break downs and not having enough confidence when diagnosing the burners. I know there's a process to the firing of the burner but I struggle to figure out what I'm looking for...
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    Want to become a faster and more efficient plumber

    hey guys Looking for any pointers/advice in becoming a better tradesman. Lately I'm doubting myself. I'm a level 3 plumber with OFTEC only just passed my level 3 and want to know if anyone has any advice for me so I can perform well. Kills me to think that I'm not good enough or that I'm not up...
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