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    Need to alter this gas pipe to run 28mm, what fittings can i use? picture.

    Sorry i can't seem to alter the orientation of the photo. admin note: good job you learnt to shoot straight then ;) RED:tounge_smile: I need to tee off in 28mm and run along behind the gutter pipe you can see before going through in to the kitchen and connecting to the boiler. Where that lower...
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    CDI Compact. Wiring loom, loose wire with block what's it for?

    Hi guys went and piped up a compact CDI today, first day doing one of these and was impressed with it. Was having a nosy around it because i'll be back there Monday to finish off the install. There was a block with 2 blue wires coming out of it that was hanging loose and i couldn't see another...
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    OV system banging noise at boiler. Happened a few times, likely cause?

    Hi guys as above really, been to a couple of jobs where there has been a banging noise at the boiler on an OV system. everything is circulating ok and getting hot but occasionally there's a banging noise coming from the boiler. What can cause this? muck in the system? Struggling pump? Thanks
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    Gas meter moved from garage to front of property. How much to extend gas pipe?

    Hi guys, was supposed to be a on a job today, fitting a new radiator to a kitchen, and piping up 2 newly added radiators. Turned up today and the customer has asked me to quote for additional work. The gas meter is being moved from the garage (which is currently being converted to a kids play...
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    Not good practise but fitting isolation valves to heating pipes

    Say you can't pipe up a rad for whatever reason but all the pipework leading to it is pretty much done and you are getting the system filled. is it ok to fit iso valves to the pipework waiting to be connected, only temporary. Are normal iso valves ok to use?
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    Iguana Circo Rad. What are these rad valves?

    Hi, I'm fitting one of these rads on Sunday. The customer needs me to get the valves, what are these valves in the picture. Does anyone know where I can pick one up tomorrow? Thanks Jaga Iguana Circo Wall Radiators
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    Potterton Netaheat 'whoosh' on firing up.

    Went to a job today. Customer wanted a second opinion. Had another engineer round before me to do a LLC. He capped the meter off as the hob (built in to work top type) was fitted on bayonet hose and plugged in to old bayonet. Also said the boiler was dangerous as when it fired up there...
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    When refilling CH system, how do you go about it?

    The last few OV systems I have drained have caused me absolute nightmares when filling back up. I will admit they were poor systems, need flushing, pumps and div valves seen better days but working. I don't know what im doing wrong but I have been seriously struggling with circulation/air...
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    Alpha 24 Intec no heating. Div valve motor changed 3 weeks ago due to no HW

    Hi guys, Got a job to go to in a little while. Customer said no HW previously, I changed the div valve motor and all has been fine. Received a phone call tonight now they have no heating. When they turn the heating on, the boiler fires and the temp shoots up and it goes off. No rads...
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    Pump nut spanner, any good?

    www.toolbank.com | 2040G Pump Nut Spanner 52mm A/F I'm thinking about getting one of these. I like using grips etc just not on pump valves. I have a set of stilsons that fit well but I would rather use a spanner. I had a nerrad super wide jaw which was ok providing the valves were not...
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    Toilet blockage please help. With picture

    Hi guys been to this job this afternoon. The toilet flushes but the pan fills up but then does start to drain away immediately it's just slow, the shower and basin in the same room run away perfectly. I have added strong toilet unblocker and said to leave it over night and call me back if any...
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    Water continuously running in to pan on wc

    Hi guys, Was supposed to be going to a job this morning to repair a toilet where water keeps running in to the pan. I have seen this a few times but my minds gone blank. If it's a push button siphon then it's usually because the rubber seal has wear and tear on it and it's straight...
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    Ideal Mini C24 Ignition board problem

    Hi guys, Got sent to a job yesterday, Ideal Mini C24 no CH or HW. Called technical who went through some tests. Is the fan running? Yes Check for 240 on air pressure switch. 240 ok Is there any sparking at all. No I say Check electrode leads for continuity. Continuity ok...
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    How much to charge for Pump and valves change.

    In addition to the thread I did a few days ago, I have to call the customer back tomorrow with a price. I'm going to quote to change the pump and valves but I will not be freezing the pipes, I will be draining the system. I'm doing the job on Saturday morning and that is my only job booked...
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    Nightmare of a day. Changed some rads now not heating up!

    Hi guys Had a pig of a job today, over at the house of a regular customer I changed 3 rads downstairs, when it came to filling up for the last time and turning the heating on, upstairs reached temperature as you would expect but downstairs only a couple of rads were getting hot and the rest...
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    Replacing CH pump query also am i being too soft on customer?

    Hi guys, hope everyone had a good Christmas and new year. I managed to book the 'work' days off to spend with my family but managed to get a few private jobs squeezed in here and there so it turns out that I pretty much made the money for the time off with a few little jobs spread around. (Can...
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    Alpha Intec 24X No hw

    Hi guys, I have a friend who says they have no HW I had a look yesterday and it was all working fine. Got a text today saying it's stopped again. Anyone familiar with this boiler? The boiler is pretty much brand new.
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    What Asbestos Awareness course/test?

    Hi guys, Looking to do an asbestos awareness course, apparently they can be done online (??). Has anyone done it themselves? I see a lot of jobs advertised and they ask for it or say it is an advantage to have. Any recommendations? Thanks
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    Cooker with bayonet hose needs connecting where there is no bayonet fitting.

    Hi guys I hae a job tomorrow evening, fitting a cooker with a bayonet hose attached but there is no bayonet fitting for the hose to connect to. Can I get a bayonet fitting that can be connected to the capped pipe in place? if not any suggestions? Thanks
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    Dads bath taps make a funny whistling noise

    Hi guys, spoke to my dad recently and he said that the bath taps make a funny noise when running a whistling noise he described it as. What would be your immediate thoughts if faced with this?. He doesn't live local so I can't go and have a look any time soon. This is just a guess on my part...
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